Best 6 Mamas Meatloaf Recipes

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

In the realm of classic comfort food, meatloaf stands tall as a hearty and flavorful dish enjoyed by families for generations. This traditional recipe, fondly referred to as "Mama's Meatloaf," offers a delectable blend of ground beef, savory seasonings, and a secret ingredient that adds a delightful twist. Accompanying this main course are two equally enticing recipes: a luscious mashed potato casserole topped with a golden brown cheese crust and a refreshing broccoli salad bursting with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that promises to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds with every bite.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

MOMMA'S HEALTHY MEATLOAF



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This is a super healthy and simplified version of a family favorite.

Provided by NOLAMom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

cooking spray
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, diced
½ cup diced sweet onion
½ teaspoon minced garlic
1 pound extra-lean (95%) ground beef
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
2 large eggs
¾ cup shredded carrot
¾ cup shredded zucchini
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir green bell pepper and onion in the hot oil until onion is transparent and bell pepper is softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, carrot, zucchini, salt, pepper, and bell pepper mixture in a large bowl; mix well using your hands. Press meat mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 35 to 40 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Spread ketchup on the top of the meatloaf and continue baking until bubbling, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377.5 calories, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 157.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 457.2 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

NOT MY MOMMA'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h5m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

2 celery stalks, cut into large dice
1 medium carrot, cut into large dice
1/2 medium yellow onion, cut into large dice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 cup panko
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/3 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 pounds ground beef chuck
1 pound fresh ground pork
Herb Aioli, recipe follows
Spicy Hollandaise, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups Southern-style mayonnaise
1 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
3 egg yolks
1 1/2 pounds (6 sticks) unsalted butter
2 cups pasteurized egg yolks
1/2 cup Louisiana-style hot sauce, such as Texas Pete
1/4 cup white wine Pinch kosher salt
Pinch pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Pulse the celery, carrots and onions in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the oil to a saute pan over medium-low heat, then add the chopped veggies and cook, covered, until translucent. Transfer the veggies to a plate and cool in the refrigerator.
  • Meanwhile, mix together the panko, buttermilk, ketchup, Worcestershire and eggs in a bowl. Add the parsley, salt, black pepper and cayenne and mix well. Once the veggies are cool, add them to the mixture and incorporate. Next add the ground beef and pork and mix thoroughly with your hands.
  • Line two loaf pans with parchment paper and divide the meatloaf mixture between them. Cover with foil and bake until the meatloaves reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 1 hour. Slice and serve immediately, or cool, slice and reheat. Serve with Herb Aioli and Spicy Hollandaise.
  • Add the mayonnaise, olive oil, sage, green onions, rosemary, thyme, salt, pepper and egg yolks to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth and well incorporated.
  • Melt the butter in small saucepan over medium heat. Blend the yolks, hot sauce, wine, salt and pepper in a blender, then drizzle in the melted butter while blending, until the sauce is smooth.

MOM'S MEATLOAF



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This is the only meatloaf I ever liked! Seasoned with fresh onion,a touch of bell pepper, and glazed with a sweet ketchup sauce. For our small family, we cook one loaf and freeze the other to cook at a later time.

Provided by Wendy

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds lean ground beef
½ cup crushed saltine crackers
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 eggs, beaten
¼ cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground thyme
¼ teaspoon ground marjoram
¼ cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light corn syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, bell pepper, salt, thyme, and marjoram in a large bowl and mix well. Shape beef mixture into two equally sized loaves. Place both loaves in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Meanwhile, mix ketchup and corn syrup in a small bowl to make a glaze.
  • Remove baking dish from the oven and remove foil. Brush glaze onto the loaves. Return baking dish to the oven uncovered, and continue baking until loaves are no longer pink in the center, 15 to 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 395.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 165.3 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 34.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 859.2 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

MAMA'S MEATLOAF



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A stick to your ribs, delicious slice of comfort food. Great cold for sandwiches the next day! I sometimes substitute matzo meal or bread crumbs for the oatmeal.

Provided by Just Nora

Categories     Pork

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb sausage (such as Bob Evans or Jimmy Dean, the kind that comes in a tube)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 cup uncooked oatmeal
1 egg
1 1/2 cups ketchup, divided
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dried mustard
cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, chopped onion, egg, oatmeal and 1/2 cup of the ketchup.
  • Mix together thoroughly. The best way to do this is with your hands!
  • Spray a large baking dish with cooking spray, then form the meatloaf into a loaf shape in the baking dish.
  • Bake for one hour.
  • Mix together one cup of ketchup, the dried mustard and the brown sugar.
  • Spoon over the meatloaf, then bake for 10 more minutes.
  • Allow the meatloaf to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Enjoy!

MOMMA'S MMM-MMM-MAGNIFICENT MEATLOAF



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I've never been a big meatloaf fan but I like this recipe. My family raves about it! I think the onion, mushroom, cheese and bacon combination really makes it stand out from your ordinary meatloaf!

Provided by 3BoysMomma

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound ground beef
1 (12 ounce) package bulk pork breakfast sausage
6 fresh mushrooms, chopped
1 red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
½ cup instant oatmeal
1 teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
4 strips bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Mix the ground beef, sausage, mushrooms, onion, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg, oatmeal, garlic powder, pepper, and Cheddar cheese together in a large bowl until evenly mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Lie the bacon strips across the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 124.5 mg, Fat 44.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 21.6 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 605.3 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

Tips:

- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf. - Add some chopped vegetables, such as onions, celery, and carrots, to the meatloaf mixture for added texture and nutrition. - Use a breadcrumb binder, such as panko breadcrumbs or crushed crackers, to help hold the meatloaf together. - Season the meatloaf mixture generously with your favorite herbs and spices. - Bake the meatloaf in a loaf pan at 350°F for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160°F. - Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Mama'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. Whether you are serving it for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, Mama's meatloaf is sure to be a hit.

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