Best 10 Grandma Bonnies Meatloaf Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

**Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf: A Classic Comfort Food Dish with a Twist**

Meatloaf, a beloved classic American comfort food, takes center stage in this article, offering a collection of delectable recipes that promise to satisfy every palate. From traditional to unique variations, these meatloaf recipes are sure to become favorites in any home kitchen. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this article has something for everyone, guiding you through the process of creating a flavorful and succulent meatloaf that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the secrets of making an extraordinary meatloaf dish.

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

GRANDMA'S OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF



Grandma's Old Fashioned Meatloaf image

Find more fantabulous recipes, tips and tricks at www.thekitchenwhisperer.net. Also, join our TKW Family on Facebook

Provided by The Kitchen Whisperer

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound ground beef, 80/20
1 tablespoon Montreal Steak Seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1/4 cup minced onions
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats (regular or gluten free oats)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoon ketchup
1 15-ounce can tomato soup, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F, rack in the middle. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray. In a large bowl add the oats and milk and gently mix. Set aside for 15 minutes to allow the oats to soak in the milk.
  • After 15 minutes strain out the milk into a separate container but do not discard. *If there is no milk left, it's OK. Some brands of oats suck up all the milk while others do not.
  • In the bowl the oats are in, add the ground beef, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, steak seasoning, garlic, onions, ketchup, and 3 tablespoon of tomato soup.
  • Just combine but try not to overwork it as it will get tough. If the mixture is too wet, add in 1-2 more tablespoon of oats (don't worry if they aren't soaked). If too dry, add in the milk 1-2 tablespoon at a time. If you have no milk left as your oats sucked it all up just add more milk or water. You want the mixture to be pretty moist but firm enough to hold a shape.
  • In the bowl gently press together.
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and using your hands, form a loaf that is about 12 inches long, 6 inches wide, and about 2 1/2 inches tall. The loaf should be smooth and have rounded edges. This will help the loaf stay together when serving.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, remove from the oven, and spread the remaining tomato soup on top of the meatloaf.
  • Continue baking for another 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Sugar 6.9 g, Sodium 428.6 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 40.6 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g, Cholesterol 86.7 mg

GRANDMA BARB'S MEATLOAF RECIPE (THE BEST MEATLOAF)



Grandma Barb's Meatloaf Recipe (The Best Meatloaf) image

Southern-style meatloaf made with simple, flavorful ingredients!

Provided by divas can cook

Categories     Main     Main Course

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauteing )
1/2 cups onions (finely diced)
1/4 cup red bell peppers (finely diced)
1/4 cup green bell peppers (finely diced)
1/4 cup celery (finely diced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 cup dry/stale bread crumbs
1/4 cup whole milk ((may need more or less))
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
2 eggs beaten
2 tablespoons parsley
1 teaspoon sage
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon basil
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons sea salt
1½ teaspoons onion powder
1½ teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
8 oz tomato sauce ((can use less if desired))
2 lbs 90 % lean ground beef
1/2 cup natural ketchup
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
liquid smoke (splash)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add onions, peppers and celery and saute until tender.
  • Add garlic and cook just until fragrant.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add breadcrumbs and just enough milk to moisten the crumbs.
  • Add remaining ingredients, except for the beef.
  • Mix these ingredients well.
  • Add the beef. Use your hands to mix it in. Don't be alarmed if the mixture seems a bit too wet at first. Handle the beef as little and as gently as possible to prevent it from becoming tough when baked. Mix JUST until everything is combined.
  • Optional: Fry a tiny piece of the mixture to check the taste and adjust the seasonings if desired.
  • When all of the ingredients are well combined, spoon the mixture into a loaf pan and smooth to an even layer. Set aside.
  • To make the glaze, combine all glaze ingredients and spread half on top of meatloaf.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes and then top with remaining glaze. ( you don't have to use all of the glaze. You can save some to use when serving the meatloaf of desired)
  • Continue baking for another 30-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 F. or to your desired (safe) doneness. ( I like to flip the oven to broil for the last few minutes to get the glaze a bit sticky but watch it carefully if you decide to do this)
  • Remove from oven, drain off the fat and let meatloaf rest before slicing. (If meatloaf is steaming hot when you cut into it, it will fall apart)

GRANDMA'S BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE



Grandma's Best Meatloaf Recipe image

Grandma's Best Meatloaf is a good old-fashioned recipe and the epitome of comfort food. It's also easy to make gluten-free.

Provided by BlessedBeyondCrazy.com

Categories     Main dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

MEATLOAF
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound seasoned ground sausage - your choice of mild, medium, or hot - (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs (GF Option - use gluten-free bread crumbs)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 Tablespoon basil, fresh or dried
1 Tablespoon oregano, fresh or dried
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
GLAZE
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place all of the ingredients for the meatloaf into a large mixing bowl. Stir until mixture is well combined. Place mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • In the meantime, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze in a small mixing bowl. Brush mixture evenly over the top of the hot meatloaf. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

GRANDMA'S EVERYDAY MEATLOAF



Grandma's Everyday Meatloaf image

Just simple and good. Grandma made meatloaf and served it hot for dinner and cold in sandwiches.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb lean ground beef
1 c dry bread crumbs
1 egg
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c catsup
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients well and shape into a loaf. Place in a bread pan. Bake for 35 minutes. Remove meatloaf briefly from oven and drain as much grease from pan as possible. Top meatloaf with 2-4 tablespoons more catsup. Return to oven and continue to bake for 10-15 more minutes or until done.
  • 2. Grandma served this hot with scalloped potatoes or cold in sandwiches.

GRANDMA BONNIE'S MEATLOAF



Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf image

This was a recipe I got when I was a Longaberger Consultant. They served this meatloaf at the Homestead restaurants.

Provided by Megan Stewart

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb hamburger
8 oz tomato sauce
1 Tbsp worcestershire
1 onion, diced
1/2 c chopped green bell pepper
3/4 c crushed crackers
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
SAUCE/GLAZE:
1/2 c ketchup
brown sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Mix meat loaf by hand. Shape into loaf, put in casserole. Bake at 350 degrees 75 min. Mix glaze. After baking pour on top and bake another 15 min or until browned.

GRANDMA'S MEATLOAF WITH OATS



Grandma's Meatloaf with Oats image

Grandma's meatloaf recipe was the best I have ever tried to make. My previous attempts to create a healthy, yet good tasting meatloaf recipe failed repeatedly because each attempt resulted in a dry loaf. Not so with Grandma's recipe! I added more seasonings and scaled her recipe up a bit so 2 full pounds of beef can be used and a whole can of tomato sauce (instead of a partial can). Plus beef is usually sold in 1-pound packages, so assembly time is reduced.

Provided by RobotLady

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together ground beef, oats, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and spread ketchup over top. Serve with additional ketchup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.2 mg

BONNIE'S BEST MEATLOAF



Bonnie's Best Meatloaf image

I never met Bonnie but I've been making her meatloaf for years! Serve with her glaze on top - or your favourite tomato or mushroom sauce. Add some garlic mashed potatoes & a green vegetable for a great weeknight family dinner. Leftovers (if there are any) make a good sandwich.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Onions

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet.
  • Cook onions& garlic until tender; reserve.
  • Combine eggs with milk& bread crumbs.
  • Add onion mixture& remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Press into a 9" x 5" loaf pan& cover with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 375F oven for an hour.
  • Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Drain off any fat from meatloaf& brush glaze on top.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.

GRANDMA'S MEATLOAF



Grandma's Meatloaf image

This is my all time favorite dish, that my Grandmother served in her restaurant. She would serve this with real mashed potatoes and creamed corn.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground chuck
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated onion
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 cup tomato juice (for topping) or 1 cup ketchup (for topping)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix everything together very well and shape into 2 loaves.
  • You can either pour the tomato juice or ketchup on top before baking, or apply the sauce to the top of the meat loaf 10 minutes before it is done.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until done.
  • Makes 2 loaves.

GRANDMA'S MEAT LOAF



Grandma's Meat Loaf image

We love Grandma's version of meat loaf so much that we have it at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter-the holidays wouldn't be the same without it! It's just as good the next day, as a cold sandwich.-Joan Frey, Spencer, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, bacon, onion, cheese, seasoned salt and pepper. Add beef and sausage; mix well. In a shallow baking pan, shape mixture into an 8x4-in. oval. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GRANDMOTHER'S MEAT LOAF



Grandmother's Meat Loaf image

My grandmother gave me this recipe many years ago. The buttery flavor of the crushed crackers is what gives this meat loaf the special taste that our family says is best!-Etta Winter, Pavilion, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonground sage or poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
Green pepper rings, optional
Onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, crushed crackers, onion, salt, sage or poultry seasoning and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. press mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains. Garnish with green pepper and onion rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork: This will give the meatloaf a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the meatloaf.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients: You can add different spices, herbs, and vegetables to the meatloaf mixture to create your own unique flavor.
  • Cook the meatloaf in a loaf pan: This will help the meatloaf to hold its shape and cook evenly.
  • Baste the meatloaf with its own juices while it cooks: This will help to keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing: This will help the meatloaf to stay together and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and delicious flavor, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf a try. You won't be disappointed!

Related Topics