Disney’s Hollywood Studios has come a long way in 35 years.

Hollywood Studios

Throughout that long history, we’ve seen rides come and go (Goodbye Great Movie Ride, Hello, Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway). We’ve seen two NEW lands added to the park: Toy Story Land and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, some classic parts of Hollywood Studios have been around FOREVER, including some classic food items. Well, we’re going to tell you how to make two of those foods RIGHT NOW.

We’re starting with an entree from ’50s Prime Time Cafe, and although you don’t have to physically go there, we’ll still tell you to get your elbows off the table! We’re about to make Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf, which is always one of those foods that gives us the warm fuzzies.

Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf

Mom’s Traditional Meatloaf

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 pound ground pork
• 4 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely chopped onion
• ¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons plus ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, divided
• ½ teaspoon coarsely cracked black peppercorns, or to taste
• ½ teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste
• ½ cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.  Lightly oil two 8½-inch by 4½-inch loaf pans.
2. In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, eggs, breadcrumbs, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, cracked peppercorns, and salt just until well blended; do not overmix.
3. Divide the meat mix in half, shape into 2 loaves, and place in the prepared loaf pans.  Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature taken with an instant-read thermometer is 155°F.
4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and the remaining ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce.  Brush the meatloaves with the ketchup mixture and bake for 10 minutes longer.
5. Remove the meatloaves from the oven and let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Cook’s Note: Meatloaf can be garnished with extra sauce. Double ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce recipe and reserve half for drizzling on meatloaf slices. 

The next recipe is for a classic dessert from the Hollywood Brown Derby. Yep, we’re talking about that ICONIC Grapefruit Cake. Now, you can make it at home!

Grapefruit Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

Grapefruit Cake

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups sifted cake flour
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs, separated
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 3 tablespoons grapefruit juice
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Cream Cheese Frosting

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar

Topping

• 1 can (16 ounces) grapefruit sections, drained well
• Grapefruit syrup

For Grapefruit Cake:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9 X 2-inch round cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper and lightly butter the paper and sides.
2. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
3. Whisk egg yolks, oil, water, grapefruit juice, and lemon zest until smooth in a medium bowl. Whisk in the flour mixture.
4. Beat the egg whites and the cream of tartar just to stiff peaks with an electric or stand mixture. Gently fold the egg whites into the yolk mixture with a rubber spatula until just blended. Pour into prepared pan.
5. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cake springs back when touched lightly in the center. Invert the cake, still in the pan, and cool on a wire rack.
6. Run a spatula or a table knife around the edge of the cake and carefully remove from the pan.

For Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. Beat cream cheese in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on high speed until light and fluffy.
2. Add the lemon juice and the lemon zest. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and beat until well blended. Keep covered until ready to frost cake.

To Serve

1. Halve cake horizontally with a serrated knife.
2. Spread 1/3 to 1/2 cup frosting over top of first layer to with about 1/4 inch of edge. Top with several grapefruit sections.
3. Place second cake layer, rounded side up, on frosted first layer. Frost top and sides with remaining icing.
4. To serve, garnish with remaining grapefruit sections and desired amount of grapefruit syrup.

Enjoy! And stay tuned to DFB for more.

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