A CHRISTMAS STORY MEAT LOAF

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I've watched the film "A Christmas Story" so many times since I was a kid. Now I have a family of my own, so I re-created the mom's meatloaf and mashed potatoes. -Christina Addison, Blanchester, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup ketchup
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 small green or sweet red pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 12)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
4 cups hot mashed potatoes, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; place a 12x8-in. piece of foil in center of rack. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ketchup, onion, green pepper, crushed saltines, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place over foil rectangle and shape into a 9x6-in. loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing., Transfer meat loaf to a serving plate, discarding foil. Pipe or spread 1 cup mashed potatoes over meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with remaining mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436 calories, Fat 20g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 132mg cholesterol, Sodium 1105mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Jim Lankford
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.


Grace Te Wao
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe was actually pretty good. I would definitely make it again.


Lister Nyaigoti
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This meatloaf was a great way to use up leftover mashed potatoes. It was easy to make and tasted delicious.


Asmamaw Berhnu
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I'm a huge fan of meatloaf, and this recipe did not disappoint. It was everything I was hoping for and more.


Adonai Dien
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This meatloaf was just okay. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't anything special either.


Yvonne Van staden
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my meatloaf fell apart when I tried to slice it. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Raulien Ferreira
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This meatloaf was a little dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


The Glitch Podcast
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I'm always looking for new meatloaf recipes to try, and this one did not disappoint. The combination of ground beef, pork, and veal was perfect.


Dirty Dracula
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I had some leftover mashed potatoes, so I used them to make this meatloaf. It was a great way to use up leftovers, and it tasted amazing.


Noor Mortada
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This is my new go-to meatloaf recipe. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jerry D
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I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this recipe changed my mind. It was moist, flavorful, and perfectly cooked.


Marquita Lawrence
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This meatloaf was a hit! My family loved it, and I'm definitely making it again.