Triple Meatloaf Stack With Cream Cheese And Lunch Meat Garnish

Triple Meatloaf Stack with Cream Cheese and Lunch Meat Garnish

Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf Layers:

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground chicken
1 lb ground pork
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 large egg
½ cup milk
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp paprika
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp sour cream
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Garnish:

3 slices ham
3 slices turkey lunch meat
3 slices chicken lunch meat
4 slices provolone cheese (or more depending on preference)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan for each layer of meatloaf.
Prepare the meatloaf mixtures:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground chicken, and ground pork.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and paprika. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined, making sure the seasoning is evenly distributed.
Form the first meatloaf layer (beef):
- Take 1/3 of the meat mixture and shape it into a loaf. If using a baking sheet, mold it into a rectangular shape about 1-2 inches thick. If using a loaf pan, press it into the pan to shape it.
- Place this beef layer in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until it’s almost fully cooked through. This is your base layer.
Prepare the cream cheese spread:
- While the beef layer bakes, mix together the softened cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl. Add the chopped chives, and season with salt and pepper to taste. This will create a creamy, herby layer that will sit between the meats.
Assemble the stack:
- After the beef layer has baked, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on top of the beef.
- Next, take 1/3 of the chicken meat mixture and form it into a loaf. Place it on top of the cream cheese layer, pressing gently to ensure it sticks.
- Repeat the same process with the pork layer, forming it and placing it on top of the chicken layer. The three meats should now be stacked together.
Final baking:
- Once all the layers are stacked, bake the entire meatloaf stack in the oven for an additional 20-30 minutes, until the pork layer is cooked through and the stack is firm.
Garnish with lunch meat and cheese:
- While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the garnish. Arrange the slices of ham, turkey, and chicken lunch meats over the top of the stacked meatloaf.
- Lay the provolone cheese slices on top of the lunch meats, creating a final cheesy layer.
Finish and serve:
- Once the meatloaf is fully baked, remove it from the oven. Let it rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with your favorite sides, like mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables, and enjoy the savory layers!