In the spring, I start thinking about preparing lamb. My family has been celebrating Passover for several years and the leg of lamb or lamb chops my mom prepares taste soooo good. But I was wanting to make a meat loaf and started going through some of the family's vintage cookbooks. This recipe sounded interesting, so I decided to give it a try.
The meatloaf I am most familiar with is pretty basic, but the feta cheese in this recipe sounded intriguing. I was not disappointed. The cheese added extra moisture and a creaminess I did not expect. I am not a big fan of black olives but they paired very nicely with the cheese and spices.
My daughter gave me "the look" when she discovered this was not our typical meatloaf. BUT, I have a rule, you have to try a food before you decide you do not like it. She tried her first bite of this lamb meatloaf and a shocked smile appeared on her face. Let's just say, I thought I might have some leftover meatloaf to try on some gluten free bread as a sandwich the next day, with say, mayo, lettuce and tomato....didn't happen!! She must have snuck some hungry teenage friends, because I had no leftovers the next morning!!
This lamb meatloaf is so juicy with the perfect blend of spices, olives and feta cheese.
This recipe is going in my repeat file! Maybe next time I'll make the sandwich first!
Roasted lamb taste in meatloaf base. Blend of Mideast spices and melted feta cheese, topped with tomato sauce makes this a mouth watering entree sure to please.
Combine all ingredients except tomato sauce. Place in a lightly greased 9 x 5 loaf pan.
Bake at 375 for 1½ hours; remove from pan, and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Pour tomato sauce over top; bake an additional 10 minutes or until done. Garnish if desired.
I had never tried a Lamb meatloaf, but I sure am glad I dd. This will definitely be a repeat in my house!