Best 8 Aunt Squishys No Mater Meatloaf Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting goodness of Aunt Squishy's No-Mater Meatloaf, a classic dish with a delightful twist. This meatloaf is crafted with ground beef, oats, and an array of savory seasonings, achieving a moist and flavorful center. The unique addition of tomato soup lends a rich and tangy dimension, while the ketchup glaze adds a caramelized crust. Experience the perfect balance of flavors and textures in every bite.

Alongside the main recipe, discover variations that cater to diverse preferences. The Turkey Meatloaf offers a leaner alternative, while the Mini Meatloaves are perfect for individual servings or parties. For a vegetarian delight, try the Lentil Meatloaf, packed with protein and earthy flavors. Explore the versatility of meatloaf with these delectable variations, each offering a unique culinary experience.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC MEATLOAF



Classic Meatloaf image

Keep this meatloaf recipe handy: It's the only one you'll need.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 pounds ground meatloaf mix (equal parts ground beef, pork and veal or turkey)
1 cup dried breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 medium onion, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons light brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, parsley, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
  • Stir the brown sugar together with the remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Brush the top and sides of the meatloaf all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MEATLOAF THAT DOESN'T CRUMBLE



Meatloaf that Doesn't Crumble image

I have tried and tried meatloaf recipes they all fall apart before you get them out of the pan. This meatloaf is very good and sticks together to be served. Leftover meatloaf makes wonderful sandwiches with mayonnaise.

Provided by SMURF12535

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Pork Meatloaf Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 green bell pepper, seeded and cubed
1 medium onion, roughly chopped
3 small stalks celery
1 ¼ pounds ground beef
1 pound mild pork sausage
1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
1 (1 ounce) envelope dry onion soup mix
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried sage
1 ½ cups milk
½ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the bell pepper, onion and celery. Process until finely chopped, but not liquid. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the ground beef, ground pork, cracker crumbs, onion soup mix, salt, pepper, sage and milk. Mix well using your hands, or if you have a stand mixer, mix using the paddle attachment. Transfer to a 9x5 inch loaf pan and form into a loaf, mounding in the center. Cover with a generous layer of ketchup.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Serve hot. Refrigerate leftovers, slice and serve cold in sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Cholesterol 67.9 mg, Fat 27.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 790.3 mg, Sugar 5.5 g

AUNT SQUISHY'S NO-MATER MEATLOAF



Aunt Squishy's No-Mater Meatloaf image

So you love meatloaf but someone in your family hates all things tomato and it seems like every meatloaf recipe on the planet includes a tomato sauce glaze over the top, or tomato ketchup mixed into the meat, or both. You've tried just leaving them out but the result is a bland, dry, unappealing meatloaf. AmIRight? Well...

Provided by Lynsee Gilbert

Categories     Beef

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lb ground beef
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
3/4 c panko breadcrumbs
1/3 c milk
1 pkg ranch dressing mix (powdered)
1/2 tsp black pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 F
  • 2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and combine thoroughly.
  • 3. Line a 9x5 bread loaf pan with parchment paper (it makes removing the meatloaf from the pan for slicing so much easier!)
  • 4. Add meatloaf mixture to the pan and press gently but firmly.
  • 5. Bake 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 F

"BETTER THAN BEEF" MEATLESS MEATLOAF



Thanks to caramelized brown onions, there's some real magic going on in this meatless meatloaf! Despite having no beef in it, it's super savory with a meaty texture and flavor. With just enough binder to keep it together, it's slightly crumbly, but still melt-in-your-mouth tender and moist. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and gravy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 2h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 26

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds brown mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ cup diced yellow onion
¼ cup diced celery
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons beef base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
¼ cup water
1 cup cooked black lentils
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons ketchup
½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
⅔ cup rolled oats
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Very generously grease a loaf pan.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add mushrooms and 1 teaspoon kosher salt and sauté until nicely browned and juices have evaporated, about 10 minutes. Stir in onion and cook until soft, another 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add celery, tomato paste, and beef base; cook and stir until tomato paste begins to toast on the bottom of the pan, about 3 minutes. Stir in water and turn off the heat; let sit for about 3 minutes.
  • Transfer mushroom mixture into a food processor. Add cooked lentils and pulse until finely chopped but not pureed.
  • Transfer to a mixing bowl and add eggs, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, pepper, remaining 1 teaspoon salt, oregano, thyme, cayenne, ketchup, bread crumbs, oats, and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Transfer mixture into the prepared loaf pan, then wrap with foil and place on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the center of the preheated oven until firm to the touch, about 1 hour.
  • Remove the loaf from the oven and place on a wire rack. Remove the foil and place it on the baking sheet. Grease the foil with 2 teaspoons olive oil. Let the loaf sit for 10 to 15 minutes, and increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • While the loaf is resting, make the glaze: Whisk ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar together in a small bowl.
  • Invert the loaf onto the foil and spread glaze all over the surface, mostly on the top but some on the sides.
  • Return to the oven and bake until the glaze is cooked on, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer the loaf onto a cutting board. Cut into 6 slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 73.7 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1547 mg

AUNT PEGGY'S OLD FASHIONED MEAT LOAF



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This recipe came out of Paula Deen's Cookbook. This is a basic meat loaf that is my go to meat loaf recipe. My family loves it!!! This meat loaf recipe is the best for next day meat loaf sandwiches. I feed a family of 5 so I double the recipe.

Provided by HogHeaven

Categories     Meat

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 loaf, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped vidalia onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, oats, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. Slather the glaze on top of the meat loaf and bake for 1 hour or until the meat loaf is firm and cooked all the way through. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.6, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 854.4, Carbohydrate 19.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 12, Protein 17.8

AUNTIE'S TASTY MEATLOAF



Auntie's Tasty Meatloaf image

I have no clue where my aunt got this recipe from but it is the only way I make meatloaf! I have loved it since I was a teenager.

Provided by ChrissyVas

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h42m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground beef or 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1 small onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 (14 ounce) can Hunts tomato sauce (note, only use half and save the other half for sauce.)
1 cup fresh breadcrumb (2 slices of any bread chopped)
1 egg (beaten)
1 (14 ounce) can hunts' tomato sauce (use the saved half from above)
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons vinegar

Steps:

  • MEAT:.
  • In small bowl beat egg, salt 1/2 the can of hunts' tomato sauce. Then add chopped bread crumbs, mix well and set aside.
  • In large bowl combine meat, chopped onions. Add bread crumb mixture and mix well. Spray one loaf pan with Pam or cooking spray of your choice and put meat mixture in pan and top with sauce. (For sauce see below).
  • SAUCE:.
  • Combine all sauce ingredients, mix well then pour over meat mixture and bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 40 minutes. (Fresh green salad and veggies go well with this meal!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 598.1, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 10.8, Cholesterol 168.5, Sodium 1956.7, Carbohydrate 43.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 17.8, Protein 40.1

AUNT MAMIE'S



Aunt Mamie's image

A cookie that is rolled around a nut filling and cut AFTER baking.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Filled Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup butter, softened
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
⅓ cup milk
½ pound ground walnuts
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for decoration

Steps:

  • Beat together cream cheese and margarine until well blended. Add flour, mixing well. Shape into a ball, cover and chill for 2 hours.
  • In saucepan over medium heat, cook sugar and milk, stirring occasionally until milk boils and sugar is dissolved. Add the ground nuts. Remove from heat and let cool until mixture is of spreading consistency.
  • Roll out chilled dough on lightly floured surface to a rectangle about 18 X 12 inches. Cut in half lengthwise. Spread each piece with milk/nut filling and roll up like a jelly-roll, starting from the long side.
  • Cut each roll in half. Place seam side down on ungreased cookie sheets (two on a baking sheet). Leaving roll's shape intact, cut into slices 1/2 inch thick almost to the bottom of the roll.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes or till done. Remove from sheet and sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Cool on racks. Cut cookies all the way through. Refrigerate or freeze. Re-sprinkle with confectioners' sugar before serving.
  • Variations: A) In place of milk/sugar/nut filling, spread with ground filberts and red raspberry preserves. B) Before rolling, sprinkle chopped chocolate chips over milk/sugar/nuts filling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82.7 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 22.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

AUNT LIBBY'S SOUTHERN MEATLOAF



Aunt Libby's Southern Meatloaf image

This my 86-year-old Aunt Libby's home-made meatloaf recipe. I finally had her write it down for me last year. You can be sure no one will tell you this meatloaf is dry!

Provided by Potter

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup ketchup
1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups ketchup
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Mix beef, onion, 1 cup ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Press beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix 1 1/2 cups ketchup, water, vinegar, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce together in a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until sauce is smooth and warm, about 10 minutes. Pour 1/3 the sauce over meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, basting every 25 minutes with more sauce, until meatloaf is cooked through, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.7 calories, Carbohydrate 48.4 g, Cholesterol 152.8 mg, Fat 24.8 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 30.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 2215.2 mg, Sugar 31.1 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: 80/20 ground beef is ideal for meatloaf because it has enough fat to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your meatloaf will taste. This includes the bread crumbs, eggs, and vegetables.
  • Season your meatloaf well: Don't be afraid to add plenty of seasonings to your meatloaf. This is what will give it flavor.
  • Mix the meatloaf thoroughly: Make sure all of the ingredients are well combined so that the meatloaf is evenly seasoned.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape: This will help it cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven: This will help the meatloaf cook through evenly.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: This will help the meatloaf stay moist and flavorful.

Conclusion:

Aunt Squishy's No-Mater Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with family and friends. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your household. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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