Mom'S Secret Ingredient Meatloaf Recipe

Name: Mom'S Secret Ingredient Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 - 2 1/2 lbs ground chuck; 1 large egg; 1 cup finely chopped onion (, or you can use 2-3 Tblp dried onion flakes if the kids object to actually seeing the onion); 1 cup milk; 3 pieces bread, crumbed in food processor; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 - 1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce (NO SUBSTITUTION on this ingredient); Topping; 1/2 cup catsup; 1/2 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Servings: persons

2 - 2 1/2 lbs ground chuck
1 large egg
1 cup finely chopped onion (, or you can use 2-3 Tblp dried onion flakes if the kids object to actually seeing the onion)
1 cup milk
3 pieces bread, crumbed in food processor
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 - 1/2 cup Heinz Chili Sauce (NO SUBSTITUTION on this ingredient)
Topping
1/2 cup catsup
1/2 1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

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["Mix ground chuck with breadcrumbs.", "(extra lean works well too).", "Add salt,pepper and egg.", "Mixing with you hands now, add the Heinz Chili Sauce and the milk.", "Seperate the mixture in half and form 2 loaves.", "They will both fit comfortably in a 13"" by 9"" pan.", "Mix the topping together and spread on the top and the sides of the loaves.", "Cook at 375 for one hour or 400 for 45 minutes.", "Check for firmness.", "Let rest for ten minutes before cutting.", "Tips---------.", "If you have stale bread you can lay 2 slices under each loaf and it will soak up the grease so your meatloaf is a bit leaner upon serving.", "Also, you can use the Chili Sauce on top of the meatloaf instead of catsup.", "This makes it spicier but my mother never did this because it would have given away her""Secret Ingredient"" -- and the kids probably will like it better with catsup on top.", "Enjoy!"]

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 - 2 1/2 lbs ground chuck, 1 large egg, 1 cup finely chopped onion (, or you can use 2-3 Tblp dried onion flakes if the kids object to actually seeing the onion), 1 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Mom'S Secret Ingredient Meatloaf falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mom'S Secret Ingredient Meatloaf

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