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BBQ Meatloaf Sliders and Grilled Fontina Cornbread Stacks Recipe

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These BBQ Meatloaf Sliders paired with Grilled Fontina Cornbread Stacks are a delightful twist on traditional meatloaf. The cornbread is moist and cheesy with fontina cheese and then grilled to a crispy deliciousness. The meatloaf sliders are packed with savory flavors, including Worcestershire sauce, BBQ sauce, and aromatic onions, baked to perfection and topped with a tangy BBQ glaze. This two-part recipe offers a satisfying and flavorful meal perfect for casual dinners or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

Cornbread

  • 1 1/2 cups finely ground cornmeal
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces fontina cheese, freshly grated
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Grilling Cornbread

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

BBQ Meatloaf Sliders

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 sweet onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 slices bread, toasted and crumbled
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce
  • 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup BBQ sauce (for topping)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato sauce (for topping)
  • Fresh herbs, like parsley, for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Prepare Fontina Cornbread Batter: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9×5 loaf pan with non-stick spray. In a large bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the grated fontina cheese. In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk and eggs, then add to the dry ingredients and mix until combined. Stir in melted butter until the batter is smooth but not overmixed. Pour into the loaf pan.
  2. Bake Cornbread: Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet and bake for 35 to 45 minutes until the top is golden and the bread is set. Let cool completely before removing from the pan and slicing.
  3. Grill Cornbread Slices: Heat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and add butter. Gently place the cornbread slices in the pan and cook on both sides until golden brown and crispy. Serve immediately topped with the BBQ meatloaf sliders.
  4. Prepare Onion and Garlic for Meatloaf: Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
  5. Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, crumbled toasted bread, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, lightly beaten egg, and the cooked onion and garlic mixture including the butter and oil from the skillet. Gently mix with hands to combine evenly without overworking the meat.
  6. Form and Bake Sliders: Shape the mixture into 8 to 12 sliders, about 2 inches in diameter and less than 1 inch thick. Place sliders on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
  7. Add Topping and Finish Baking: Remove sliders from the oven and spoon 1 to 2 tablespoons of the BBQ and tomato sauce topping over each slider. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
  8. Serve: Remove sliders from the oven. Optionally heat up extra topping and drizzle over the sliders. Sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley on top. Serve sliders over the grilled fontina cornbread slices for a delicious layered dish.

Notes

  • For best results, do not overmix the meatloaf mixture to keep sliders tender.
  • The fontina cheese adds a creamy flavor to the cornbread; you can substitute with mozzarella or mild cheddar if unavailable.
  • Allow the cornbread to cool fully before slicing to avoid crumbling.
  • Grilling the cornbread slices creates a crisp texture that contrasts nicely with the moist sliders.
  • To make extra sauce for drizzling, combine additional BBQ and tomato sauces and gently warm before serving.

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