{"id":30612,"date":"2024-11-27T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/?p=30612"},"modified":"2024-11-27T09:00:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T15:00:10","slug":"best-meatloaf-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Meatloaf"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Alright boos, get ready &#8217;cause I&#8217;m bringing you the BEST Meatloaf recipe you&#8217;ll ever taste! I&#8217;m pairing tender, juicy meat with a sticky, tangy sauce that&#8217;ll have you licking your plate clean. It&#8217;s super easy to make and the perfect starting point if you&#8217;ve never made meatloaf before. Once you try it, you&#8217;ll be making it on repeat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6.jpeg\" alt=\"A perfect meatloaf recipe on a white serving platter with slices cut to serve\" class=\"wp-image-30624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6-277x416.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-6-150x225.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By no means did I grow up in a meatloaf kinda household. In fact, I didn\u2019t even know what the stuff was until I was nearly in college. Even then, the concept seemed odd and unappetizing. It didn\u2019t help that most of the meatloafs I came across were gray and dry. Bleh, no thank you!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But, let me tell you, when you get a good one it\u2019ll straight up change your life! A well-made meatloaf is juicy, tender, well-seasoned, and coated in the most glorious ketchup-based glaze. Today\u2019s easy meatloaf recipe is just THAT and then some!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-3-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left-text counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #bf368f;color:#bf368f\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#The_Lowdown_on_This_Meatloaf_Recipe\" title=\"The Lowdown on This Meatloaf Recipe\">The Lowdown on This Meatloaf Recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Ingredients_youll_need_to_make_Meatloaf\" title=\"Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Meatloaf\">Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Meatloaf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#How_to_make_the_best_Meatloaf\" title=\"How to make the best Meatloaf\">How to make the best Meatloaf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#What_to_serve_with_homemade_meatloaf\" title=\"What to serve with homemade meatloaf\">What to serve with homemade meatloaf<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Recipe_Substitutions\" title=\"Recipe Substitutions\">Recipe Substitutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\" title=\"Recipe Variations and Additions\">Recipe Variations and Additions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_making_the_best_classic_meatloaf_recipe\" title=\"Expert Tips and Tricks for making the best classic meatloaf recipe\">Expert Tips and Tricks for making the best classic meatloaf recipe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#How_to_store_reheat_Meatloaf\" title=\"How to store &amp; reheat  Meatloaf\">How to store &amp; reheat  Meatloaf<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#How_long_will_the_Meatloaf_last_in_the_fridge\" title=\"How long will the Meatloaf last in the fridge?\">How long will the Meatloaf last in the fridge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Can_I_freeze_meatloaf\" title=\"Can I freeze meatloaf ?\">Can I freeze meatloaf ?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Frequently_asked_questions\" title=\"Frequently asked questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#More_Weeknight_Dinner_Recipes\" title=\"More Weeknight Dinner Recipes\">More Weeknight Dinner Recipes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Meatloaf_Recipe\" title=\"Meatloaf Recipe\">Meatloaf Recipe<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Want_to_Save_This_Recipe_Boo\" title=\"Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?\">Want to Save This Recipe, Boo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Equipment\" title=\"Equipment\">Equipment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Ingredients\" title=\"Ingredients\">Ingredients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Instructions\" title=\"Instructions\">Instructions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Notes\" title=\"Notes\">Notes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/best-meatloaf-recipe\/#Nutrition\" title=\"Nutrition\">Nutrition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-font-size-7-fluid-font-size\" id=\"h-the-lowdown-on-this-meatloaf-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Lowdown_on_This_Meatloaf_Recipe\"><\/span>The Lowdown on This Meatloaf Recipe<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-radius:25px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"196\" height=\"196\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg\" alt=\"Closeup of Jocelyn in pink dress smiling\" class=\"wp-image-65251\" style=\"border-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink.jpg 196w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/jocelyn-in-pink-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Cuisine Inspiration:<\/mark><\/strong> Good ol&#8217; classic American home-cooking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Primary Cooking Method:<\/mark><\/strong> Baking<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Dietary Info:<\/mark><\/strong> Perfect for meat lovers! Can be made gluten-free<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Key Flavor:<\/mark><\/strong> Savory meat with a punch of tangy sweetness from the sticky ketchup glaze<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-secondary-bright-color\">Skill Level:<\/mark><\/strong> Way too easy boos!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--medium);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--tiny)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-72272cd0a3df0d9d9ea6f0486c5cd87b\"><strong>Super Easy to Make<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second to a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, meatloaf is just about the easiest thing you can pull together in the kitchen. The most amount of effort spent in this recipe is chopping up some onion and measuring out the ingredients.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-cf426226d08f21faa93347cf0308e943\"><strong>Simple, Yet Packed with Flavor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t let the simple ingredients fool ya, this homemade meatloaf brings BIG flavor. With that perfect blend of beef, pork, and seasonings, every bite is juicy and flavorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-secondary-bright-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7ca3a52186352aa3f188333baf4afa6e\"><strong>Balanced Sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That sauce on top has just the right mix of tangy, sweet, and a bit of heat (if you want), so it pairs perfectly with the savory meat.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients-you-ll-need-to-make-meatloaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients_youll_need_to_make_Meatloaf\"><\/span><strong>Ingredients you&#8217;ll need to make Meatloaf <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Ground pork, beef, spices, brown sugar, ketchup all in white bowls against a gray background\" class=\"wp-image-30619\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1-277x416.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-1-150x225.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ground Beef + Pork:&nbsp;<\/strong>In general, pork has a lighter, milder taste than beef. Beef\u2019s intense, hearty flavor stands up well to other pungent flavors. Together, the beef and pork form a tender, juicy meatloaf that is both full of its own delicious flavor while also being capable of taking on whatever is added to it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yellow Onion:&nbsp;<\/strong>Onions add a sweet, pungent note. You can use yellow or sweet onion, both will be amazing!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Garlic:&nbsp;<\/strong>I\u2019m a huge garlic girl so I like to add loads of it but you can add as little or as much as you\u2019d like. Grating the garlic will release more of its flavor.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eggs:&nbsp;<\/strong>Eggs help to bind the mixture together. I also have an egg-free partner who swears by flax eggs as a suitable replacement.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Breadcrumbs:&nbsp;<\/strong>If you\u2019re gluten-free, you can swap these out for a gluten-free option.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worcestershire&nbsp;Sauce: <\/strong>This adds a bit of sweet, tangy, and vinegary flavor. Don\u2019t have it? Toss in some soy sauce instead.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mustard:\u00a0<\/strong>I like to use yellow or honey mustard, but anything you\u2019ve got on hand will work. We\u2019re just looking to add a bright, tangy flavor to our meatloaf here.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Italian Seasoning:\u00a0<\/strong>The best meatloaf recipes have an herbaceous, well-seasoned flavor to them. Italian seasoning offers a well-rounded balance and lots of yummy earthiness.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Paprika:&nbsp;<\/strong>A smoky paprika will add so much depth and deliciousness!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kosher Salt + Black Pepper:&nbsp;<\/strong>This is a big hunk of meat that calls for a whole lot of seasoning. Don\u2019t skimp here!&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ketchup Glaze:&nbsp;<\/strong>Made from sweet ketchup, sticky brown sugar, and spicy cayenne, this simple glaze coats the meatloaf and changes the entire experience. I often double the recipe and serve the extra on the side!&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-make-the-best-meatloaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_the_best_Meatloaf\"><\/span><strong>How to make the best Meatloaf <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-a9f53cb4c3e5e127a35014441a4f7d02\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a9f53cb4c3e5e127a35014441a4f7d02\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 1:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMake the Meat Mixture, Shape It, and Bake\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-a9f53cb4c3e5e127a35014441a4f7d02\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-2.jpeg\" alt=\"Ground meat, onion, spices in a large white bowl before mixing together\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCombine\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tall the ingredients for the meatloaf in a large bowl. Mix well to fully combine everything.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-3.jpeg\" alt=\"Mixed meat put into a loaf pan before baking\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdd\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tmeat to a loaf pan, gently press meat down to shape evenly, and bake.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-2fb51e0b335648293556dfcb087606d6\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-2fb51e0b335648293556dfcb087606d6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tStep 2:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tMix the Sauce, Spread It Over the Loaf, and Bake Again!\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-2fb51e0b335648293556dfcb087606d6\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-4.jpeg\" alt=\"Ketchup, brown sugar and cayenne in a clear bowl before mixing together\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMix\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tall the ingredients together for the sauce in a small bowl.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-steps\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Sauce being poured on top of perfect meatloaf recipe before finishing in the oven\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__step\" aria-label=\"Recipe Step 4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSpread\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tthe sauce over the meatloaf then return to the oven. Bake again until fully cooked through.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-to-serve-with-homemade-meatloaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_serve_with_homemade_meatloaf\"><\/span><strong>What to serve with homemade meatloaf<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Comfort Food Sides:<\/strong> When it comes to a classic like meatloaf, you gotta keep it cozy. Whip up some creamy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/cream-cheese-mashed-potatoes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mashed potatoes<\/a>, buttery <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/mexican-grilled-corn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">corn on the cob<\/a>, or a cheesy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-baked-macaroni-and-cheese\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">baked mac and cheese<\/a> to round out the meal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greens:<\/strong> Lighten things up just a bit with some saut\u00e9ed <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/collard-greens-recipe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collard greens<\/a>, garlicky <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/mustard-greens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mustard greens<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-green-beans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern green beans<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bread:<\/strong> Ya know you need some bread for this moist meatloaf! Serve this with fluffy <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-yeast-rolls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">yeast rolls<\/a>, a warm skillet of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/honey-cornbread\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honey cornbread<\/a>, or some classic <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/buttermilk-biscuits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">buttermilk biscuits<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Veggies:<\/strong> Add some variety with <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/balsamic-glazed-brussels-sprouts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/honey-glazed-carrots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">honey-glazed carrots<\/a>, or even a side of <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/creamed-spinach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">creamed spinach<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block-5a293ced46878e2dbdaf2cbb167c7f52\" class=\"acf-block block-in-post-toggles\">\n\n\t\t\t<button class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle This Group\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-5a293ced46878e2dbdaf2cbb167c7f52\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-orange\">\n\t\t\t\t\tMenu Option:\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"block-in-post-toggles__toggle-white\">\n\t\t\t\tComplete Meal With This Meatloaf Recipe\t\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"22\" height=\"22\" viewBox=\"0 0 22 22\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M12.2966 6.03723L19.6299 13.3706C19.9638 13.7163 20.1486 14.1794 20.1445 14.6601C20.1403 15.1408 19.9475 15.6007 19.6076 15.9406C19.2676 16.2805 18.8078 16.4733 18.3271 16.4775C17.8464 16.4816 17.3833 16.2969 17.0376 15.9629L11.0004 9.92573L4.96323 15.9629C4.61746 16.2969 4.15435 16.4816 3.67366 16.4775C3.19296 16.4733 2.73314 16.2805 2.39323 15.9406C2.05331 15.6007 1.8605 15.1408 1.85633 14.6601C1.85215 14.1794 2.03694 13.7163 2.37089 13.3706L9.70423 6.03723C10.048 5.69354 10.5143 5.50046 11.0004 5.50046C11.4865 5.50046 11.9528 5.69354 12.2966 6.03723Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\n\t\t<\/button>\n\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"block-in-post-toggles-wrap-block-5a293ced46878e2dbdaf2cbb167c7f52\" class=\"block-in-post-toggles__wrap\" aria-hidden=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__inner\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/garlic-mashed-potatoes\/\" aria-label=\"View Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/Garlic-Mashed-Potatoes-Recipe-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"An overhead of a large bowl of creamy buttery Garlic Mashed Potatoes Recipe against a white background with striped napkin\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThese garlic mashed potatoes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tare smooth and silky, creamy, deliciously buttery and beyond garlicky! My fav side for the best meatloaf recipe.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/succotash-recipe\/\" aria-label=\"View Succotash Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Succotash15-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Southern succotash in a white bowl with a tomato and corn in the background ready to serve\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis Southern succotash\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\thas fresh okra, diced tomatoes, corn, flavorful bacon and so much deliciousness. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/garlic-cheese-stuffed-rolls\/\" aria-label=\"View Garlic Cheese Stuffed Rolls Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Garlic-Cheese-Stuffed-Rolls-3.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close up of cheese rolls with one pulling cheese out\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFor these garlic cheese stuffed rolls\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgoat cheese, parmesan and mozzarella are stuffed into fluffy dough and topped with melted garlic butter!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__item type-complete-meal\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__media\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/southern-egg-pie\/\" aria-label=\"View Southern Egg Pie (Egg Custard Pie) Recipe\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"1050\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/Southern-Egg-Pie-7.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A close up of a slice of egg pie recipe on a white plate ready to eat\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__bottom\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-in-post-toggles__content\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this Southern egg pie\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/strong>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\trecipe, eggs, butter, vanilla and a dash of nutmeg come together to make this to-die-for custardy pie with a perfectly flaky buttery crust.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-substitutions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Substitutions\"><\/span>Recipe Substitutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Breadcrumbs:<\/strong> Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs (like panko) or crush up some gluten-free crackers. It works like a charm!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meat:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re not feeling the pork, swap it for more ground beef or even ground turkey. Want a leaner option? Go for chicken.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mustard Alternative:<\/strong> You can use a little BBQ sauce or even sriracha if you like a kick. Adds a whole different flavor, but still bomb!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Worcestershire Sauce:<\/strong> Soy sauce or coconut aminos work great as a substitute.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-recipe-variations-and-additions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recipe_Variations_and_Additions\"><\/span>Recipe Variations and Additions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Add Veggies:<\/strong> Dice up some bell peppers, mushrooms, or carrots to mix into the meatloaf.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cheesy Twist:<\/strong> My husband goes crazy for a little cheese in his meatloaf! Toss in some shredded cheddar or mozzarella into the mix.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skip the Sauce:<\/strong> If you don&#8217;t like the ketchup glaze, go for a rich <a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/brown-gravy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">brown gravy<\/a> instead. It pairs SO good with this classic meatloaf recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spice It Up:<\/strong> Toss in red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce in the meat mixture. You can even swap the cayenne in the glaze for sriracha!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1800\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7.jpeg\" alt=\"A close up of the most perfect meatloaf ever with slices ready to serve\" class=\"wp-image-30625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7-277x416.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-7-150x225.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-expert-tips-and-tricks-for-making-the-best-classic-meatloaf-recipe\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Tips_and_Tricks_for_making_the_best_classic_meatloaf_recipe\"><\/span>Expert <strong>Tips and Tricks for making the best classic meatloaf recipe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Let It Rest:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t cut into that meatloaf right away, y&#8217;all! Let it rest for at least 10 minutes so all the juices settle and you don&#8217;t end up with a dry loaf (or burn your mouth).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Overmix: <\/strong>When you&#8217;re combining the ingredients, mix just until everything&#8217;s combined. Overmixing makes the meatloaf dense and tough.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Parchment Paper Hack: <\/strong>Line your loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges hanging over the sides. This makes it super easy to lift the meatloaf out when it&#8217;s done!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape It Gently:<\/strong> When pressing the meat mixture into the pan, don&#8217;t squish the life out of it. Press too hard, and you might end up with a dry, compact meatloaf.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-store-amp-reheat-meatloaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_store_reheat_Meatloaf\"><\/span><strong>How to store &amp; reheat  Meatloaf<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After your meatloaf has cooled, wrap it up tight in some aluminum foil or pop it into an airtight container, and store it in the fridge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The easiest way to reheat it would be in an oven set to its lowest temperature (somewhere between 200-250 degrees). Place the desired portion of meatloaf in a baking dish covered with aluminum foil. Reheat for 15-25 minutes, or until heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-long-will-the-meatloaf-last-in-the-fridge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_will_the_Meatloaf_last_in_the_fridge\"><\/span><strong>How long will the Meatloaf last in the fridge?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, meatloaf will keep for 3-4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-freeze-meatloaf\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_freeze_meatloaf\"><\/span><strong>Can I freeze meatloaf ?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You sure can boo! Meatloaf can be frozen either fully cooked and cooled or raw ready to bake. Wrap each meatloaf tightly with two wraps of plastic wrap and one layer of aluminum foil to prevent freezer burn or contamination from raw meat. Whichever method you use, be sure to defrost meat loaf thoroughly in the refrigerator before baking or reheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" src=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8.jpeg\" alt=\"Slices of perfect meatloaf on a plate with mashed potatoes and green beans\" class=\"wp-image-30626\" srcset=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8.jpeg 760w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8-277x416.jpeg 277w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8-1024x1536.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Perfect-Meatloaf-8-150x225.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) 100vw, 760px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span><strong>Frequently asked questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000432835\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long to cook meatloaf per pound?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">If you&#8217;re adjusting the amount of meat, here&#8217;s the rule: start with 30 minutes for the first pound, then add 15 minutes per extra pound. So a 2-pound meatloaf bakes for 45 minutes, and a 3-pounder would bake for 1 hour. Keep an eye on it and check with a meat thermometer, you&#8217;re looking for 160\u00b0F inside!<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000434536\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make homemade meatloaf ahead of time?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yessir! You can mix up the meatloaf, shape it, and then store it in the fridge for up to 24 hours before baking. Just be sure to let it sit at room temp for about 30 minutes before it goes in the oven.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1722000437636\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why is my meatloaf falling apart?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">It might be because there&#8217;s not enough binder (like eggs or breadcrumbs) or it was overcooked. Make sure you&#8217;re using the right amount of ingredients, and don&#8217;t skip letting it rest after it&#8217;s out of the oven!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And there you have it y&#8217;all! The juiciest, most flavorful, best meatloaf recipe EVAH! With that perfect balance of tender meat and tangy sauce, plus how easy it is to whip up, you can&#8217;t go wrong. 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wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandbaby-cakes.com\/about\/\" target=\"_self\">Jocelyn Delk Adams<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Main Course<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-columns wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings:&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-30616 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-tooltip wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30616\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">8<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--middle\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30616\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Equipment\"><\/span>Equipment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3vZGrkd\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mixing Bowls<\/a><\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48ShmWM\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">loaf pan<\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-30616-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"30616\" data-servings=\"8\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Meatloaf<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;lb&#032;ground beef&#032;85% or 90% lean\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground beef<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">85% or 90% lean<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;lb&#032;ground pork&#032;or another pound of ground beef\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">lb<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground pork<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or another pound of ground beef<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;small yellow onion&#032;grated or finely minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small yellow onion<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">grated or finely minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"16\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;4&#032;garlic cloves&#032;finely grated minced\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">finely grated minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;2&#032;large eggs&#032;beaten\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">large eggs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">beaten<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;breadcrumbs\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">breadcrumbs<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;worcestershire sauce\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-6\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">worcestershire sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;mustard\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-7\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">mustard<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;Italian seasoning\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-8\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Italian seasoning<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;kosher salt&#032;to taste (start with 1 teaspoon and go up to 1 tbsp)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-9\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">kosher salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste (start with 1 teaspoon and go up to 1 tbsp)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tbsp&#032;ground black pepper\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-10\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;tsp&#032;paprika\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-11\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">paprika<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Meatloaf Sauce<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;3\/4&#032;cup&#032;ketchup\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-12\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ketchup<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"14\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/4&#032;cup&#032;brown sugar\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-13\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"15\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1\/2&#032;tsp&#032;cayenne pepper&#032;optional\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-14\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tsp<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">cayenne pepper<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"gbc-recipe-card-section gbc-recipe-card-section--bottom\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-30616-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"30616\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Instructions\"><\/span>Instructions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Meatloaf<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meatloaf. Mix well to fully combine everything. <\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Add meat to a 9&#215;5 loaf pan, gently press meat down to shape evenly. Bake for 40 minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the Meatloaf Sauce<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a small bowl, mix all of the ingredients together for the sauce. Spread the sauce over the meatloaf then return to the oven.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-30616-step-1-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Rest meatloaf 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with baking juices from the pan. <\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notes\"><\/span>Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li><strong>Let It Rest:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t cut into that meatloaf right away, y&#8217;all! Let it rest for at least 10 minutes so all the juices settle and you don&#8217;t end up with a dry loaf (or burn your mouth).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t Overmix:<\/strong> When you&#8217;re combining the ingredients, mix just until everything&#8217;s combined. Overmixing makes the meatloaf dense and tough.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parchment Paper Hack:<\/strong> Line your loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving the edges hanging over the sides. This makes it super easy to lift the meatloaf out when it&#8217;s done!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape It Gently:<\/strong> When pressing the meat mixture into the pan, don&#8217;t squish the life out of it. Press too hard and you might end up with a dry, compact meatloaf.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-nutrition-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nutrition\"><\/span>Nutrition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-simple wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-calories\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Calories: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">404<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">kcal<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-carbohydrates\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Carbohydrates: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">26<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-protein\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Protein: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">24<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">22<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-saturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Saturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">8<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-polyunsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Polyunsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">2<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-monounsaturated_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Monounsaturated Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">10<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-trans_fat\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Trans Fat: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">1<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">g<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-cholesterol\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Cholesterol: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">120<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-sodium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Sodium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">439<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-potassium\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Potassium: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">516<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span 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wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_a\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin A: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">372<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">IU<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container-vitamin_c\"><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-label  wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #414141\">Vitamin C: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-value\" style=\"color: #414141\">3<\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-unit\" style=\"color: #414141\">mg<\/span><\/span><span style=\"color: #414141\"> | <\/span><span class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-text-nutrition-container 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