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Mom’s Best Meat Loaf

Mom’s best meat loaf recipe is my favorite. It is fullof flavor and is so easy to make! Eachlayer is brushed with a simple homemade sauce and topped with cheese.
Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf witha Little Twist
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: comfort food, easy recipe, healthy recipe, low carb, lunch recipe, make ahead
Servings: 16 Servings
Calories: 532kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Meatloaf Pan
Meatloaf Pan
Aluminum Cake Pan
Shallow Dish
Shallow Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 5 Lbs. Ground Beef
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 2/3 Cup Milk
  • 5 Slices White Bread You can use any type of bread-even stale
  • 1 Medium Onion Diced
  • 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Cup Carrot Shredded
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Pepper

Homemade Glaze Sauce

  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Yellow Prepared Mustard

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. F. Prepare a 9 X 13 inch cake pan by lightly oiling.
  • In a large bowl, add the ground beef, eggs, milk, bread, onion, carrots, salt, and pepper. Using your hands, mix the ingredients until incorporated.
    5 Lbs. Ground Beef, 3 Large Eggs, 2/3 Cup Milk, 5 Slices White Bread, 1 Medium Onion, 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese, 1 Cup Carrot, 2 tsp. Salt, 1/2 tsp. Pepper
  • Make the glaze by combining the ketchup, brown sugar, and yellow mustard. Set aside.
    1 Cup Ketchup, 1 Cup brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons Yellow Prepared Mustard
  • Transfer the half of the ground beef mixture to the cake pan. Add half of the glaze and spread so there is a thin layer all over the hamburger mixture. Add half of the shredded cheese.
  • Add the rest of the hamburger mixture, cover with the glaze, and finally top with the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake for 1 hour 30 minutes or until meatloaf is cooked through. A thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F. 70 degrees C. Let cook a few minutes. Cut into slices and serve.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 532kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 643mg | Potassium: 536mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1618IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 4mg