Traditional Meat Loaf Recipe

Name: Traditional Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bread; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup finely shredded carrot; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Servings: persons

3 slices bread
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely shredded carrot
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0. Tear bread into 2-inch pieces; place in a blender. Cover and pulse to form coarse crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, milk, cheese, onion, carrot, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
2
In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake 60-75 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160u00b0. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
3
Bake meat loaf without glaze. Securely wrap cooled meat loaf in foil, then freeze. To use, partially thaw meat loaf in refrigerator overnight. Prepare and spread glaze over top; reheat on a greased shallow baking pan in a preheated 350u00b0 oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165u00b0.

328

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bread, 1 large egg, lightly beaten, 2/3 cup 2% milk, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, and more.

Yes, Traditional Meat Loaf 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.

Traditional Meat Loaf

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