Basic Meatloaf

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   Preheat the oven to 400F.

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   Crush the crackers.

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   I use the food processor for this to get finer crumbs.

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   Mix the meat, soup, and egg together with the seasonings.

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   Add cracker crumbs until the texture is firm but not dry.

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   Press the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan.

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   Bake until done (160F on the meat thermometer), which takes about an hour.

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   Muffin variation: Divide meatloaf mixture into 6 even portions.

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   Press into large size muffin tin that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

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    If adding a sauce, form a well in the top of each muffin to hold the sauce.

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    Check baking time carefully, as the smaller size allows the dish to bake more quickly.

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    I have found that baking time is reduced to about 35 minutes in this form.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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