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Mom made this scrumptious main dish frequently when I was growing up. When I first met my husband, he wasn't fond of meat loaf. This is the first meal I prepared for him, and now he requests it often. —Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas
Cooking for 2: Mom's Meat Loaf for 2
Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 268 calories, 9 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 98 mg cholesterol, 810 mg sodium, 27 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 20 g protein.
Originally published as Mom's Meat Loaf in Taste of Home June/July 1997, p35
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2013 by writeaway
I made this meatloaf recipe (times 2) and some mac 'n' cheese to send to two different families who are coping with sick loved ones. I was a little nervous because I hadn't made it before. I cut it into nice slices before packaging it up for sending, which allowed me to taste a slice first. It was delicious! Both families prefer simple, home-cooked foods and this was just the ticket. When I told my sister about the recipe, she reminded me that our Mom used to use crumbled saltines in her meatloaf way back when...! I only made a couple of slight variations to the recipe here. I used 2 lbs of ground round and I added about 1/3 of a packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix to the recipe (something my Mom always used in meatloaf. I also only made up a half-quantity of the topping sauce because I didn't send any with the meatloaf for serving. I kept a couple slices behind for dinner that night and my husband asked for seconds (there weren't any!). He doesn't even usually like meatloaf!
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2013 by Marty D.
I've been making this recipe for years, and everyone loves it. It's easy, uses ingredients I usually have on hand, and is great left over. The only thing I change is that I usually add either fresh garlic or garlic powder.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by Rileysmom39
This is my most requested dish. When I tell everyone I am making meatloaf the first time they are not so excited but once they eat it they are mad at me if I dont invite them over when I make it.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2013 by lberry222
Great!
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2012 by FrHornist
I always cut the topping down by half because I've found it to be more than enough to cover the meatloaf and still leave some extra for a topping after it cooks.Also, since I usually don't have sage handy, I substitute 1/4 tsp. thyme, 1/4 tsp. oregano, and a few pinches of dried parsley.Oh, and the more onion, the better!
I always cut the topping down by half because I've found it to be more than enough to cover the meatloaf and still leave some extra for a topping after it cooks.
Also, since I usually don't have sage handy, I substitute 1/4 tsp. thyme, 1/4 tsp. oregano, and a few pinches of dried parsley.
Oh, and the more onion, the better!
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2012 by Delores14
Excellent meat loaf recipe. I made a few adjustments to sub for ingredients I had on hand: garlic & herb breadcrumbs for saltines; garlic powder for sage; honey bbq sauce for ketchup. Also added bacon strips to the top before backing. Both my husband and seven year old love it!
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2012 by Suzzzannna
Great recipe for a basic meatloaf. I used 2# hamburger and increased the other ingredients a little. I made 2 small loaves, and poured all of the sauce on top before I baked them. My family thought this was delicious. I'll definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Nov. 02, 2012 by larissa1216
I served this at a dinner party and everyone loved it! It was the best meat loaf I have ever eaten! I don't think there was any left over.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2012 by mrichards1993
I added some diced celery and 1/2 tsp of garlic powder and substituted thyme for the sage (because I didn't have any sage). It was very tasty and I will make it again.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2012 by fallongrrl
This meatloaf is the best I've ever had. I made it one night, my mother doesn't even like meatloaf....but she loves this one!
Reviewed on Jul. 18, 2012 by CaliKelly
This is not meatloaf....it's a hamburger loaf....meat= hamburger AND sausage
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2012 by ekatiakarpova
It was very tasty.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2012 by lovelymomee
I made this for dinner tonight. It was easy and perfectly done. All my family (even my 3 picky eating kids) loved it. I will definitely add this to my weekly recipes. :)
Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2012 by zinger01
This was a hit with my picky eaters! Will definitely make this again.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2012 by martylb
Fantastic recipe. Definitely a keeper.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2011 by blackoctober13
Delicious. I added garlic powder and dried thyme. The sauce on top makes it special.
Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by lisa53202
Good meatloaf! My husband said it reminds him of his mother's meatloaf.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2011 by judi5165
Very good and very tasty. I changed a little bit by replacing some of the crumbs with bran and added garlic.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by Tumbleweeds
Excellent. Just the right size for two people.
Reviewed on Aug. 18, 2011 by kmfest2009
YUM YUM YUMMY Will make again, I also didn't have an onion on hand so we used dried minced onions that you get off the spice aisle(The conversions were on our bottle). Great to make if you have are running low on ingredients to make most other ground beef recipes :D
Reviewed on Jul. 10, 2011 by needsomezzzs
my this meatloaf is one my whole family loves. I made some gravy from the pan drippings for the mashed potatoes. yummy!
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by Mamacheese2004
I have made a lot of meat loaf recipes but this is by far my favorite. My family loves it just as much as I do. It's so full of flavor. I have made this meat loaf many times and never get tired of it.
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