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Best Meatloaf Recipe
Our best Meatloaf recipe has a sweet and tangy bbq glaze. This Perfect Meatloaf is tender, flavorful, and better than you remember from childhood, give it a try tonight!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 454 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 Tablespoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup quick cook oatmeal
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk any kind
- 2 large eggs
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Combine your ground beef in a bowl with minced onion, garlic powder, quick cook oats, cheddar cheese, milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Mix by hand or with a wooden spoon until combined.
- Line a large baking sheet or shallow baking pan (make sure it has at least a 1" side to collect any moisture or glaze) with aluminum foil. Shape your meat mixture into a loaf.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup ketchup, light brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Spoon glaze over the top of your meatloaf.
- Bake in a preheated oven for about 55 minutes. Serve hot and enjoy!
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Notes
- Can I bake my meatloaf in a loaf pan? YES! absolutely! You may want to line the pan with foil or parchment paper for easy release. I would use a 9-inch loaf pan, and use a meat thermometer to check doneness.
- How long do I cook meatloaf? My classic meatloaf recipe will cook in a 350 degree oven for about 55 minutes. The key is to check the internal temperature, and remove from oven when it reaches 160 degrees F.
- Can you freeze Meatloaf? Yes. Wrap uncooked meatloaf in plastic wrap then wrap in foil. Freeze for up to two months. When ready to cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight. Bake according to recipe directions.
- Why does my meatloaf fall apart? Don't skip adding the egg and milk to this recipe. It helps bind the beef together and keep it from crumbling.
Nutrition Information
Calories
454kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
170mg
(57%)
Sodium
447mg
(19%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 454
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 454kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 170mg | 57% |
| Sodium | 447mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.