Best 8 Fluffy Light Meat Loaf Recipes

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**Indulge in the Comforting Goodness of Fluffy Light Meat Loaf: A Culinary Symphony of Savory Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey with our delightful Fluffy Light Meat Loaf, a symphony of savory flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and warm your soul. This classic dish, elevated to new heights of lightness and fluffiness, is a testament to the transformative power of simple ingredients when combined with culinary expertise. Prepared with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, this meatloaf boasts a moist and tender texture that melts in your mouth. Enhanced with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, every bite is a burst of flavor that will leave you craving more. Accompanying this exceptional meatloaf are three tantalizing recipes that elevate the experience to a whole new level: a rich and velvety Mushroom Gravy, a vibrant and tangy Tomato Glaze, and a refreshing and crunchy Cucumber Salad. These accompaniments add layers of flavor and texture, creating a harmonious symphony of tastes that will delight your senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FLUFFY BEEF MEAT LOAF



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Make and share this Fluffy Beef Meat Loaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Cookie Jarvis

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon horseradish
1 tablespoon catsup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Mix with hands to blend thoroughly.
  • Turn into loaf pan.
  • Bake for 1 1/2 hour at 350 degrees.

SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF



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This is a family recipe that is a big favorite at our house. By using fresh bread instead of dried bread crumbs, you get a meatloaf that is moist and delicious.

Provided by Jessica Nichols Moseman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup small chunks of bread
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, eggs, bread, milk, green bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl. Press into a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

MOM'S FAVORITE: BETTY CROCKER'S CLASSIC FLUFFY MEATLOAF



Mom's Favorite: Betty Crocker's Classic Fluffy Meatloaf image

My mom has been using this recipe since she was married in the 50's and it's as good now as then. She still makes it for me when I visit. :) It's wonderful when first served, but is even better chilled... cold meatloaf sandwiches, mmm! A versatile recipe, you can easily alter it to your own tastes. Experiment and enjoy! :)

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 meatloaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground lean pork
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
4 tablespoons minced onions
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon ground sage

Steps:

  • Mix ingredients thoroughly.
  • Pack into greased 9x5x3" loaf pan.
  • Bake in 350 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Serve hot or let cool and chill and serve cold.
  • Other suggestions: add 3 cloves minced garlic; spread bacon slices over the top before cooking and/or 3 Tbsp catsup or barbecue sauce; substitute 1 Tbsp horseradish and 1 Tbsp for the mustard and sage; substitute 1 cup sauerkraut for 1 cup breadcrumbs and add 1/2 tsp dill weed to taste; try it with other herbs/spices or combinations added such as curry powder, cayenne and cumin, or oregano and basil.

SOFT AND MOIST MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups soft white bread cubes
1 large egg
2/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crumbled
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crumbles
1 onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery, including leaves
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread cubes in a large bowl. Beat egg and milk together in a small bowl, then pour over bread cubes. Let stand until bread absorbs milk, about 15 minutes. Mash and stir mixture until bread is in very small chunks. Add mustard, salt, pepper, basil, thyme, onion, celery and parsley. Mix well. Add ground beef and mix well. Turn mixture into an 8 x 5-inch loaf pan. Place in oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.;

MOM'S MEAT LOAF



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Mom made the best meatloaf, and now I do, too. When I first met my husband, he didn't care for homemade meatloaf, but this won him over. -Michelle Beran, Claflin, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup 2% milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan., In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients, stirring to dissolve sugar; remove 1/2 cup for sauce. Spread remaining mixture over meat loaf., Bake 60-65 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 135mg cholesterol, Sodium 1092mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 26g protein.

HOME-STYLE MEATLOAF



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When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 470 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

FLUFFY LIGHT MEAT LOAF



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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground beef
1 can(s) tomato paste, 6 ounces
1/2 c oatmeal, uncooked
3 Tbsp green pepper, finely chopped
2 Tbsp bran
2 Tbsp wheat germ
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 egg, lighly beaten
1/4 tsp finely chopped garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
chili sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Combine all loaf ingredients, using your hands.
  • 3. Form into loaf and place in 9x5x3\" loaf pan, cover with layer of chili sauce (or ketchup if desired), bake 50 minutes to 1 hour.
  • 4. (Do not overbake, since part of the secret of fluffiness is shorter cooking time.)
  • 5. Serve the meat loaf sliced and hot.
  • 6. Variation: Half ground veal and half ground beef can be used for the meat loaf--lower in calories.

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a flavorful and moist meatloaf. - Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery, to the meat mixture for added nutrition and flavor. - Use a light touch when mixing the meatloaf ingredients together. Overmixing can result in a tough meatloaf. - Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking pan. - Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit. - Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This fluffy light meatloaf recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef and ground pork creates a flavorful and moist meatloaf, while the addition of chopped vegetables adds nutrition and flavor. This meatloaf is also easy to prepare, making it a great option for busy families. Simply mix the ingredients together, form the meatloaf into a loaf shape, and bake it in the oven. In just over an hour, you'll have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will enjoy.

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