Best Slow Cooker Italian Meatloaf Recipes

ITALIAN TURKEY MEATLOAF IN THE SLOW-COOKER

Steps:

• Press a 24-inch long piece of nonstick aluminum foil into an oval slow cooker bowl, with nonstick side facing up, so that it is flush with bowl and ends hang out over sides.
• In a large bowl, gently stir together turkey, onion, green pepper, egg, garlic, 1/2 cup tomato sauce, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, garlic salt and black pepper. Place meatloaf mixture in slow cooker and form into a 9 x 5-inch log. Cover and cook on HIGH 2-1/2 hours or on LOW 4-1/2 hours or until internal temperature registers 160° on an instant read thermometer.
• About 30 minutes before cooking is complete, place remaining 1/4 cup tomato sauce in a small bowl and stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmean cheese and 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning. Pour tomato sauce mixture over meatloaf; cover and continue to cook another 30 minutes.
• Carefully lift meatloaf out of slow cooker using foil cradle and place on a cutting board. Using two long offset spatulas, carefully lift meatloaf off of foil and place on serving dish. Discard foil and any liquid and serve immediately.

SLOW COOKER ITALIAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Fold a 30" long piece of foil in half lengthwise. Place in the bottom of the slow cooker with both ends hanging over the top edges of the slow cooker.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except 2 Tbls spaghetti sauce until well blended.
• Shape into a loaf. Place in a slow cooker on top of foil. Spread 2 Tbls of spaghetti sauce over top.
• Cover tightly and cook on high 2 1/2 to 3 hours or on low 5 to 6 hours.
• Use the ends of the foil to lift out meat loaf and transfer to a serving platter.

SLOW-COOKER MEATLOAF ITALIAN-STYLE

Steps:

• Reserve 1/3 cup pizza sauce; cover and refrigerate.
• In a bowl, combine remaining pizza sauce with next 7 ingredients. Mix together well.
• Form meat mixture into loaf and place into crockpot. (place 3 intersecting strips of foil in the bottom of the slow-cooker to aid in removing the meatloaf later).
• Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hrs or on high for 4-6 hours (To ensure doneness, insert a meat thermo into centre of loaf; internal temp should read 170°F.).
• Spread loaf with reserved 1/3 cup pizza sauce. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover and let cook for another 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
• Remove meatloaf to serving dish, slice, and enjoy!

SLOW-COOKER ITALIAN CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients except cheese just until blended. Fold 2 (30-inch-long) pieces of foil lengthwise in half twice. Crisscross pieces on work surface. Top with meat mixture; shape into 8-inch round loaf.
• Use foil handles to gently lower meatloaf into slow cooker, letting ends of foil hang over top edge of cooker; cover with lid.
• Cook on HIGH 4 hours or until meatloaf is done (160ºF). Top with cheese. Let stand, covered, 10 min. or until cheese is melted. Use foil handles to lift meatloaf from slow cooker before slicing to serve.