Eggplant Parmesan Meatloaf

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Delicious! I made mine as mini loaves...kind of giant, mounded meat balls. I roasted the eggplant instead of frying. I didn't think I liked eggplant but I had some I needed to do something with & I happened to see this episode so, I decided to give it a try. This was the best meatloaf I've ever made! Full of flavor! I highly recommend it.

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I took everyone's suggestions and did not add as much salt per the recipe. I didn't have a problem with the excess fat/grease. In the past, I've never had much success in making meatloaf; they turned out either too mushy or too hard, not flavorful. But this recipe finally made me succeed in making the perfect meatloaf. So much, that my 9 year old daughter told me this is now her favorite meal (probably until I make the next delicious meal from Giada. It's also a great way to incorporate eggplant, which I love.

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Giada has never been a favorite of mine, but I had the chance to watch this episode, and found this recipe really intriguing. I had to try it, and a couple of weeks later (i.e. last night, I made it! Was it ever fantastic!

I did have a bit of an issue with a little too much grease (would love a recommendation but it still had a wonderful flavor that this will be made again and again.

For now, leftovers!

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i have to say this was one of the most delicious meatloafs i've ever had. yes, it was a bit on the salty side - but not to the point that i thought anything was wrong with it. i was just well seasoned as it would be at a restaurant. i made just the meatloaf part of it, omitting the eggplant parm as i didn't have time. my meatloaf was also swimming in grease - but used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb pork sausage (sweet/hot combo. this was out of this world and i would definitely make it again! can't wait to try it complete with the eggplant:

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Amazing! Two of my favorite things together---eggplant and meatloaf. I did cut the salt down to 1 teaspoon as another reviewer suggested and it was fine. I used regular breadcrumbs(did not have Panko type and Paul Newman roasted tomato and garlic sauce. For the basil, I used a cube of Trader Joe's frozen basil. I put mozzarella only on top of the eggplant--no sauce and it was so delicious. ETA: I made it again w/ Barilla Tomato/Basil sauce and it was even better! I did not have any grease issues (80-20. I used a flat cookie sheet type of pan that was bigger than the meatloaf. There's a picture of how it looks on Giada's website. It isn't supposed to be pressed into the bottom of a dish.

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Delish! Has a ton of flavor. However, I think I might grill the eggplant next time instead of frying. They absorbed too much oil when frying... My meatloaf was also swimming in grease. I used 85/15 beef too. However, after the 25 min, I just transferred the meatloaf to a clean Pyrex dish and then added the eggplant etc and cook again for the last 5 min.

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I did not add as much salt as the recipe calls for but other than that this turned out amazing!

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Followed recipe exactly as written. Eggplant was wonderful. Pulled the meatloaf out at 25 minutes, and it was swimming in grease. Had to pour that off, and go for another 10 minutes. The end result was tasty, but the interim grease bath was a turnoff. Used 80/20 angus ground chuck. What did you use?

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Made this two nights ago, it was great, will definitely make again. Easy to make and great flavor.

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In the words of my husband, "This is one of the top 5 meals you have ever made, can you make it, again, tomorrow?" Need I say more? Excellent as is, I wouldn't change a single thing about this recipe. Giada, you are amazing. We love watching your show.