Classic Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Classic Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (about 2 slices); 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup onions, finely diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 pound ground beef chuck; 1/2 pound ground pork butt or sweet sausage meat; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (about 2 slices)
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onions, finely diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound ground beef chuck
1/2 pound ground pork butt or sweet sausage meat
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan or sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Soak the bread crumbs in milk.
2
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
3
Lightly grease a loaf pan.
4
Heat the olive oil.
5
When hot add the onions and saute for about 8 minutes or until golden and beginning to brown.
6
Add the garlic and saute for a few seconds.
7
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the contents to a mixing bowl.
8
Add the soaked bread crumbs, ground chuck and ground pork butt and mix with 1 egg.
9
Add grated cheese, fennel, oregano, and parsley.
10
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
(Saute some of the mixture before tasting and adjusting for seasoning.)
12
Transfer the mix to a loaf pan and bake at high heat for 15 minutes.
13
Lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
14
Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.

640

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs (about 2 slices), 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 cup onions, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Classic Meatloaf falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Meatloaf

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