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"As a child, I loved coming home from school to the aroma of Mom's meat loaf baking in he oven. I've never tasted another meat loaf quite as good as this recipe." —Emily Dennis Hancock, Michigan
Nutritional Facts 1 slice equals 336 calories, 17 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 113 mg cholesterol, 757 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Originally published as Sage Meat Loaf in Taste of Home August/September 2008, p45
No More TearsTo reduce tears while cutting onions, freeze onions for 20 minutes before chopping. Also, use a very sharp knife when chopping onions and chop quickly. You can save both time and tears by chopping many onions at once. Freeze the extras in an airtight container for up to 3 months. (Before sauteing, thaw the onions and pat them dry. Frozen chopped onions can be added directly to soups or casseroles.)
To reduce tears while cutting onions, freeze onions for 20 minutes before chopping. Also, use a very sharp knife when chopping onions and chop quickly. You can save both time and tears by chopping many onions at once. Freeze the extras in an airtight container for up to 3 months. (Before sauteing, thaw the onions and pat them dry. Frozen chopped onions can be added directly to soups or casseroles.)
Light-Bodied Red Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied red wine such as Pinot Noir.
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Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2013 by Sprowl
I found this recipe, just ok. A better recipe is "Slow cooked Meat Loaf" from QuickCooking,Mar of 98. I exchanged the 2 slices of bread in that recipe for soda crackers, 1 cup. Also you cook carrots and potatoes along with it for one pot dinner!
Reviewed on Dec. 08, 2012 by Let Them Eat Cheesecake
It was okay but not awesome
Reviewed on Oct. 29, 2011 by angelasandoval
This made a nice flavorful moist meatloaf. I did find it stuck to the pan though so next time I will grease the pan. We did not add the topping because we don't like the sweet ketchup type toppings...we just left our plain, although next time I just might have to try the gravy suggestion another reviewer mentioned. Thanks TOH, for another great homestyle recipe!
Reviewed on Oct. 02, 2010 by dkolesar
Consider this my best recipe!
Reviewed on Sep. 22, 2010 by gizmotiger
awesome recipe! we loved it! only thing I added was garlic!
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2010 by maxowner
Whenever I make meatloaf I use celery salt in place of the regular salt. This gave this recipe the seasoning I felt it needed. Will certainly make it again!
Reviewed on Aug. 01, 2010 by emilybohman
See below.
VERY GOOD meat loaf. Everyone loved it!!
Reviewed on May. 08, 2010 by jb1976
This is my go to recipe for meatloaf every time! My husband doesn't like a ketchup based sauce, so I substitute canned gravy & it's delicious.
Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2009 by jmmeidinger
VERY GOOD Recipe....Everyone begs for this recipe. I dont add the sage and I add a tiny little bit of tobascco sauce. It doesn't make it spicy, the heat cooks the spicy out but gives it a little extra flavor. I add maybe 10 drops. the sauce is a little sweet but we all enjoyed it anyways.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2009 by jmmeidinger
VERY GOOD!!! I've made it so many times. I don't add the sage anymore. My kids and husband like it better without the sage. Topping is great!
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2008 by razelle
My husband and I really liked this meat loaf, except we found the topping too sweet! I had already cut the brown sugar in half, but it was still too sweet. For the meat I used half ground bison and half beef and also added one-third to half a cup of grated carrots. I will make it again with less sugar.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2008 by mzivich
I made this for my mom's birthday meal. We all LOVED it. Even my picky 4-year-old ate two servings. I will absolutely make this again.
Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2008 by chd_luvr
My boyfriend and I thought this was fantastic. The sauce over it sets off the spices in the meat loaf so well. Yum.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2008 by snmckey
My husband and I really enjoyed this meatloaf and will definitely make it again, although probably with ground turkey.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2008 by scrambledwithcheese
This was okay, not horrible, but I won't make it again. It just didn't have a lot of flavor. I did like the sauce for on top of the meatloaf.
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