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"When my husband and I were first married, he refused to eat meat loaf because he said it was bland and dry," recalls Suzanne Codner of Starbuck, Minnesota. "Then I prepared this version, and it became his favorite meal."
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 346 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 150 mg cholesterol, 800 mg sodium, 18 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.
Originally published as Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meat Loaf in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p43
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2013 by shecooksalot
This was really easy and delicious. I loved making it in the crockpot. My family also enjoyed and raved about the sauce. I would suggest trying the tip about the foil from another reviewer. My meatloaf stuck to the crockpot a bit, so I will be trying the tip next time :)
Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2013 by katdesant
can i sub turkey meat for beef?? will the time be the same??
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2013 by akruz
best meatloaf ever!!!! i only make this recipe now that i've found it and my hole family looks forward to it!!
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by dschultz01
This was very good and easy to make. My only complaint was that it was so moist before cooking that it didn't hold the loaf shape very well in the crockpot and flattened out quite a bit. It still tasted great and had great texture. The end result was still a very firm loaf, despite how moist it was before cooking.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2012 by blhenn
Best meatloaf ever and soooo easy! I do like the "sling" idea someone else had and I will do that next time. Not only will it make it easier to get out of the crockpot, I will keep it a bit off the bottom of the crockpot so it dont sit in the fat the entire time.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2012 by supersportgirl
Great meatloaf! I love that it's so moist and actually has a flavor. And talk about easy!! I popped it in before I went to work and it was done when I came home. Next time i'll double the finishing sauce to have some extra on the side. Definitely a keeper
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2012 by kerrynjames
We enjoyed this recipe... I don't even think I'll change anything next time we make it. Thanks for the great option for dinner!
Reviewed on Jan. 23, 2012 by slbros
Fantastic way to make meatloaf! Excellent recipe.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2012 by ezondii
Have made this several times, super easy way to make meatloaf. I suggest using a tin foil "sling" to make it easier to lift it out of the crockpot. Fold foil into 2 strips, and crisscross in the pot before adding the meat.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by abandcsmom
This has become my husband's favorite meatloaf. Even better than his mom's! :) Instead of dehydrated onions and sage I use a packet of onion soup mix. So good!
This is my husband's favorite meatloaf. Instead of minced onions and sage I used a packet of onion soup mix.
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2011 by Ashlynne
This is my second try at this recipe; for my husband and me it's ok but it is one my children will eat therefore, this becomes a staple until they leave home and we can go back to ones we prefer. I'm also trying different fat levels of hamburger since too much grease makes me very sick...I was nervous about cooking this in the crock pot but so far so good.....
Reviewed on Nov. 03, 2011 by DeHamm1100
We always make extra sauce for leftovers. The flavor is perfect!
Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by granolamomma
I usually make meatloaf up as I go, but put this in my box as a place markers for meal planning.My family LOVED it. I've never put sage in it and the topping was really good.Will definitely make this again.
I usually make meatloaf up as I go, but put this in my box as a place markers for meal planning.
My family LOVED it. I've never put sage in it and the topping was really good.
Will definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2011 by sedmonds1483
I will never make meatloaf in the oven again! This was so moist and flavorful and the sauce complimented it nicely.
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