The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made

When I was growing up, my mom never ever made meatloaf and I always wanted to try it - I finally tried it at a restaurant and loved it. When I moved out on my own I started experimenting with different recipes and creating my own version. I finally came up with the best meatloaf I have ever made, and I wanted to share it.

The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • cup minced onion

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1? teaspoons salt

  • 1? teaspoons freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds extra-lean ground beef

  • 3 slices bread, toasted and crumbled

  • 7 buttery round crackers, crushed

  • 1 egg, lightly beaten

  • 3? tablespoons sour cream

  • 1? tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided

  • cup milk

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

How to Make The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and garlic 5 minutes, until onion is tender. Remove from heat, and season with salt and pepper.

  3. In a large bowl, mix the onion and garlic, beef, crumbled bread, crushed crackers, egg, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and 1/2 can tomato sauce. Gradually stir in the milk 1 teaspoon at a time until mixture is moist, but not soggy. Transfer the mixture to a 5x9 inch loaf pan.

  4. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C), and continue baking 15 minutes, to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  5. In a small bowl, mix the remaining tomato sauce and ketchup. Pour over the top of the meatloaf, and continue baking 10 minutes.

The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made Nutritions

  • Calories: 212.6 calories

  • Carbohydrate: 8.7 g

  • Cholesterol: 76.1 mg

  • Fat: 11.6 g

  • Fiber: 0.8 g

  • Protein: 17.9 g

  • SaturatedFat: 4.8 g

  • ServingSize:

  • Sodium: 648.6 mg

  • Sugar: 3.3 g

  • TransFat:

  • UnsaturatedFat:

The Best Meatloaf I've Ever Made Reviews

  • Ooh my goooooodness, this truly is the best meatloaf I have ever tasted in my life. My husband and two little children loved it. My daughter is a really picky eater especially when it comes to meat, but she ate it all down to the last drop. I absolutely recommend this recipe to every one. I will most definitely be making this again. I can not wait to have a get together so that I can share it with others. I gave this recipe 5 stars only because that was the highest option available. It was greeeaaaattttt

  • This recipie was great, I did change it around alittle. I used italian bread crumbs instead of the bread and crackers,and I used garlic powder and onion salt instead of cooking garlic and onion in butter. I also forgot to use the milk. The meat was pretty moist I didnt need it anyway. This was great will use it again. Thanks

  • This was the first meatloaf I have ever made and the only real change I made was to use Italian Breadcrumbs and a dash of Italian Seasoning and it was phenomenal I didnt have a meat thermometer, but the timing was perfect I was so impressed with myself ;o) My husband took one bite and said it tasted like his moms I take that as a compliment I think next time I will use 1/2 ground sirloin and 1/2 ground pork as another suggested--it sounds good, but otherwise, it was incredible

  • I made this tonight for my family and it was great meatloaf The only thing I changed on this recipe was I used ground turkey instead of ground beef (huge beef recall happening right now...dont want to chance the Mad Cow thing). Anyway...this turkey meatloaf was absolutely fantastic Oh yeah...one other thing I did was use a cup of seasoned bread crumbs instead of the sliced bread. My whole family said this was "the best meatloaf I have ever made." So Im thinking you titled this recipe perfectly :) Will make this again Buon Appetite

  • My husband and I (who are NOT big meatloaf fans) loved the heck out of this recipe. It was painfully simple and simply delicious. Its not too ketchupy, which I really like. I might add some seasonings (perhaps an Italian blend) the next time around just to experiment with the taste a little. It was very moist and a certain keeper in my recipe box. Thanks for sharing it

  • Having been on the hunt for a good meatloaf recipe for some time now, I am thrilled to have found this one. I took the suggestions of other reviewers and added maple syrup rather then milk, Italian seasoning to the bread crumbs, and mayo instead of sour cream (we never keep sour cream stocked in our house). Although moist, it held together beautifully. I topped it off with a glaze (1/2 cup ketchup, 4 tbsp brown sugar, 3 tbsp whit vinegar) when I turned the oven temperature up for the remaining 15 minutes. Perfect. Will stop the hunt with this one

  • I followed the baking instructions exactly, but not the ingredient list. I added onion powder, garlic powder, left out the bread, and added something I learned from an old roomate: horseradish While there is no accounting for taste (no such thing as toospicy or too many onions), the baking process seemed to be spot on, especially in regard to turning it up to 400.... thanks.

  • This was the first time I ever made meatloaf and I was very pleased with how it came out. It was moist and flavorful and just delicious. Even my picky 2 year old liked it. I froze some of the leftovers for later and it worked quite well. I will definitely be making this one again.Update: I used ground sirloin the last time I made this and it was to die for

  • Sorry, we tried this exactly and we did not care for it at all - too mushy with all of the different kinds bread crumbs and we did not care for the taste that the tomato sauce gave it. We will stick with our original Meatloaf recipe.

  • This was by far the best meatloaf I have ever had. I used to hate meatloaf.

  • If chuck norris was a meat loaf this whoad be the recipe

  • Every time I make this my family ALWAYS wants more. Its perfect.

  • Best meatloaf recipe ever Very moist and delicious. I did add double the onions, and a little more butter and Worcester sauce. Also, I used 1 cup garlic/herb bread crumbs.

  • This is awesome I made it exactly as the recipe stated. No milk as I live in FL. It rocks A keeper for sure, thank you for sharing FYI I read recipes at this site often and have tried many. NEVER have I felt like registering in order to give a review. I registered to review this one

  • This turned out great I did make quite a few changes, although the actual recipe for the meatloaf itself was nearly same (I used Italian bread crumbs instead of crushed crackers, and eliminated milk, because it was perfectly moist without). I cooked mine in a slow cooker. Meatloaf in a slow cooker is quite easy. Line the slow cooker with 2 sheets of foil, so they cross at the base and there is extra foil hanging over the sides (you will use the foil to pull out the loaf when finished). Then you shape your meat into a loaf, place inside the slow cooker, cover with sauce and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours. The sauce I used included the other half can of tomato sauce, 1/2 cup water, about 1 T of worcestershire sauce, 2 tsp prepared mustard, and a bit of brown sugar.

  • Search No More. This is simply the best meatloaf Ive ever made....hands down. Increased onion to 1 cup; added 1/2 green pepper and 1/2 red pepper diced; did NOT add the milk (it didnt need it); to the fiinishing sauce I added 2 tablespoons worcestershire 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 1 tablespoon mustard. Cookings times were spot on. Covered with foil and let sit for 10mins before cutting. WOW. It was perfect and definitely earned its title.

  • This really was the best meatloaf Ive ever eaten, and I never cared for meatloaf before. I did make a few alterations. I omitted the milk and used Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs instead of bread. For the topping, I added parmesan cheese and a little brown sugar. Mouthwatering

  • This recipe was fabulous. The first time I made it for my family and they loved it. Then I made it for my sisters husband for his pre-surgery special meal...he said it was better than his Moms, who was a fantastic cook. Wow A definite keeper The only addition I made was a little bit of Worchester sauce in the tomato sauce/ketchup topping. Next time I may use some ground pork as a portion of the meat. Thanks for this wonderful recipe5/14/17--Still using this recipe Special request by daughter home from college. It wont last long around here?? I ha e continued to add worchestershire to tomato sauce topping, sometimes w/ onion and garlic powder. It is ALWAYS delicious Try it---I do w/ 1lb ground round and 1 lb ground pork, the rest is as written and yummy it is Thx again, its a classic in our house??

  • This was a lot of work just to have my family say "Meh, its ok." I guess Im just partial to the recipe my mom gave me.

  • This really is the best meatloaf recipe out there that I have found so far. I added some different seasonings and finely grated some carrots to the mix for a little extra nutrition (neither my husband or son noticed). Son shoveled it down so fast youd think he was starving. I will add this recipe to my regular dinner recipe rotation.

  • Simply delicious. I am not one to go back to recipes over and over unless it really tastes terrific and my whole family likes it...this is one of those recipes. Thank you Tracy

  • This is one of the best meatloafs ever. Ive made thousands of them before so this recipe looked pretty much like any other one. So, what makes this one so special? Outside of adding sour cream, I think it was baking at 2 temperatures. in this one, you increase the oven temp from 350 to 400 after 40 minutes and continue baking for 15 minutes, then adding the tomato & ketchup topping and baking at 400 for another 10 minutes. A famous chef once told me that people think he leaves an ingredient out of a recipe, but he does not. Its the heat he says. That makes all the difference. perhaps this is the secret to making this recipe so special. Yum

  • I loved this recipe; I think its aptly named I used panko bread crumbs instead of the sliced/toasted bread, used numerous cloves of chopped garlic (instead of just two cloves), and added a little more sour cream than the recipe called for. I didnt need to add any milk to moisten the meat (probably due to the extra sour cream), so I omitted it. I was skeptical that the tomato sauce/ketchup topping would be flavorful enough, but it was. The whole meatloaf was really, really good, and I look forward to making it again.

  • This is a fantastic recipie I missed a really great meatloaf we used to get at a restaurant that closed. This is even better. I did exactly what you suggested. I only added a few finely diced green, red, and yellow peppers. WHen it came out you coudnt really see them but it gave the meatloaf a slightly spicier taste. For the tomato sauce, I used an organic sauce from a market that had basil and other lovely subtle ingredients. It gave the meatloaf more complexity and sophistication than simple tomato sauce. Its a keeper

  • This is the best meatloaf I have ever had. The only thing I do different is use canned bread crumbs instead of the toasted, crumbled bread. Follow the recipe exactly and it is perfect every time. Its a staple in my house now. Highly recommended

  • GREAT recipe Very moist and overall great flavor. The only change I made was I added a few tablespoons of brown sugar and a cider vinegar to the glaze but thats just personal preference. Thanks

  • Yum made it for friends, there were not leftovers for sandwiches

  • PERFECT I used 1 1/2 cups italian breadcumbs instead of the bread and crackers... but followed everything else exactly. It was sooooooooooo good, we LOVED it. I think the secrets the sourcream Delicous Thank you

  • My husband and I were not big meatloaf fans growing up, but it was really cold one night and I craved meatloaf. Man This is fabulous meatloaf No changes at all. I make it just like the recipe says and its great My middle school kids absolutely love it. My son devours it I serve with mashed potatoes and peas and it cant be beat.

  • I did not add the full amount of salt, just a pinch. I used whole wheat bread and I did add about a tablespoon of my homemade italian seasoning to the actual meatloaf and a teaspoon of the italian seasoning to the tomato sauce. It was an easy enough meatloaf to make and it stayed in one piece (which I always struggle with), but it wasnt anything to write home about. Im sorry. If I hadnt added the spices, it would have been really bland. NOTE: I did not add the milk.

  • I make this kind of meatloaf all the time. It is definitely by far the best My family just loves it

  • This recipe was one of the best Ive made and believe me Im old enough to assure you that Ive made plenty. I debated whether or not to try it but I certainly am glad I did. If your looking for that one good keeper of a meatloaf recipe believe me give this one a shot. I really dont like when everyone gets on there horses and say oh by the way I changed this and that and then it was wonderful but I did change the toast and crackers to crushed seasoned croutons simply because i didnt want to make toast and did not have buttery crackers but this recipe is definately wonderful.... thanks for sharing...

  • Ive been making meatloaf for years and this is by far my favorite recipe It was tender, baked to perfection and tasted great My husband loved it, too and he knows his meatloaf. Ive already added this to my recipe box.

  • Ill be very honest and say that this was definitely not the best meatloaf I have ever had or made. I was so bummed Followed the recipe very closely and thought nothing much of it either way. Sorry

  • I made this as the recipe read tonight. I felt that the sour cream did not need to be used and to much bread. Thanks for sharing....Im always looking for new recipes to try.

  • The recipe sounded great, just didnt work for us, very bland

  • This is the best mealoaf I have ever had. Its is unbelievably moist and flavorful.

  • Not the best Ive ever had. Too runny, even without the milk. If I had not checked the temperature Id have thought it wasnt done.

  • This truely is "the best meatloaf Ive ever made" It is so moist and all of the flavors compliment each other.

  • Loved it, thank you for sharing.

  • I used to hate meatloaf because Ive never tasted any good meat loaf in my life. My hubby found this recipe and I made it. I only substituted the sour cream with cream cheese because we did not have the sour cream. The meatloaf smelled good, tasted tender and delicious. This is the best meatloaf I have ever had Thank you for sharing the recipe.

  • The only thing I changed was reduce the black pepper based on what others said. Otherwise exactly as written. I have never liked meat loaf. I only took a tiny piece as would be usual for me. I went back for SECONDS Thank You for a great new recipe. My husband has always loved meat loaf and I have looked the world over for a great receipe. You gave it to me. Thanks VERY MUCH.

  • Great recipe...and as always I tweaked it a little. I added in chopped up jalapenos Everyone loved it and oh so tastey I also added chili powder and cayenne pepper.

  • Okay, but not the best. I toasted three slices of the large rectangular wheat bread. (Probably too much) and seven crackers. It came out tasting bland. My husband liked it though.

  • This was flippin fantastic so moist

  • This is really good. I cooked mine on a sheet pan instead of in a loaf pan - I think it helps to keep it from getting too greasy or mushy. I followed the rest of the recipe pretty closely, except for doing a bbq/ketchup/horseradish sauce on the top - the guys like the sauce sweet & spicy and I didnt know how the plain tomato & ketchup would go over. Thanks for the recipe :D

  • This is the first meatloaf recipe Ive tried in a while and my family loved it I made one minor modification by adding about 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh parsley to the recipe.My sons fought over the leftovers so they could take sandwiches to school the next day.

  • Delicious This was my boyfriend and Is first attempt at meatloaf and it turned out well. Skip waiting for the meatloaf to be 160 degrees, that wasnt happening for us. If we would have left it in the oven any longer it may have been burnt. Next time well add a bit more seasoning to make it that much better. Delicious but a tad bit bland

  • A very tasty meatloaf thoroughly enjoyed by all the family. I baked for 40 mins then removed loaf from tin onto foil tray. Mixed 1/2tsp dry mustard, 1 tbs brown sugar, 1/4 cup tomato sauce and 1/2 tsp curry powder - glazed the loaf and baked at 180deg C for another 30 mins. Thanks for sharing it tracy, is in the keeper file.

  • I followed exactly as written...no need to change anything....this is my idea of a perfect meatloaf...flavorable yet simple....hubby knows i always try recipes from this sight....during dinner he said "give it 10 stars"....he got confused--lol

  • WAY TO MOIST..BAD RECIPE

  • This was a good meatloaf, but nothing too special.

  • I wasnt a fan of this meatloaf but my kids sure were. I found it tasted somewhat off, maybe it was just me. The meatloaf itself was moist & the texture was great as well. I will be making this again for the kids since they loved it so much.

  • My husband made this for the family and it was terrific. We have 3 kids, one who is extremely picky and even he gobbled it up. It was simple to prepare with simple ingredients. We will definitely be making this again.

  • Sorry, but I thought this was not remarkable in any way. Just kind of bland. Didnt even care for the leftovers. Just not enough of a flavor punch. I wouldnt make it again.

  • This may indeed be the best meatloaf ever....Excellent Meatloaf always falls apart on me, and this one did not...thanks for the great recipe

  • I wont ever need another recipe for meatloaf again. This one is fantastic I toasted the bread in the toaster and chopped it up. I didnt use any milk but put in 3/4 of the tomato sauce. For the sauce on top I used the 1/4 tomato sauce plus 1/4 cup ketchup mixed with 1/4 cup brown sugar and a teaspoon of ground mustard.

  • So good I didnt have crackers or tomato sauce, so I just used enough bread to look good to me and squirted some ketchup both into the meatloaf then on top at the end.

  • This is amazing. Period.

  • Oh wow, this was awesome I had to improvise slightly with what I had on hand, but just two small changes: Used plain stuffing cubes I had in the freezer in place of the toasted bread and used condensed tomato bisque soup in place of the tomato sauce (added a little less water to the soup than usual to keep it saucy and then used the 15 oz called for in the recipe; also used the soup to coat the top the last 15 mins of cooking). Pressed some whole stuffing cubes into the bottom of the loaf to help soak up some of the juices. This tasted soooo good Thank you for the recipe

  • Good meatloaf, very moist, even my husband liked it. I have used the same meatloaf recipe for 20 years and decided to venture and use something different. It was a good change

  • A bit on the bland side but not bad if you are not looking for an overpowering dish. My meatloaf kind of feel apart. I used crumbled italian bread and probably would of had a denser meatloaf if I used a denser breadcrumb such as a country style bread or dinner roll. I will try it this way next time to see if I am more successful. Also, dont add any milk, it will work against you.

  • I thought this was a good base recipe. I adjusted the recipe slightly to make it 5 star. I used 1.5 lbs ground beef and the other half pound I used ground pork. A little extra cracker crumbs and a squirt of BBQ sauce in the meat mixture...and its meatloaf heaven

  • This is the best meatloaf I ever made too thanks to your receipe It is so delicious Ive also tried it with ground turkey which is equally amazing

  • My familys favorite.

  • I like the sour cream and butter crackers as you dont see that in your grandmas recipe:) thank you for sharing

  • Very good recipe. I always add more things to any recipe I try (thats just me), but I really liked this one. I will make it again.

  • I found that this meatloaf was very tasty in flavor but it did not hold together well. I dont think there was enough bread or crackers to hold it together. If I make this again I might try adding more of that or maybe even some rolled oats. Thanks for the variation though :)

  • Super duper meatloaf. my husband is saying 4 and a quarter stars and he is hard to please i thought it was very tasty, especially with the topping. moist and yummy and i didnt mind doing the work. recipe says serves 12 and that makes for VERY small portions, so if you are watching what you eat, watch the size of your slice if your aim is to stay true to the nutritional content provided. will make again

  • Threw it straight on the trash.Soggy meat soup is what it turned out to be. Followed recipe to the letter.Other meatloaf recipe was better. Thats what I get for trying something new. Need to learn to stick to what works

  • This meatloaf was really awesome. I did make a few changes. First, I added a chopped pasilla pepper to the onion and garlic mixture, replaced the crumbled bread with 1C of stovetop stuffing mix (I used the turkey flavor), 3 table spoons of ketchup to the meat mixture, two table spoons of my favorite BBQ sauce (honey sweet) to the meat mixture, and two table spoons of my favorite BBQ sauce to the ketchup and tomato sauce mixture for the top. I also baked this an additional 15mins longer at 450. Also, adding a couple of slices of bead to the bottom of the pan is ingenuous Plus, this meatloaf is even better the next day Really yummy melting a slice of American cheese on top the next day.

  • I added mozzarella and mushrooms to the middle. Ive never been a meatloaf fan, but this is a fantastic meatloaf that I will definitely make again Thanks

  • I hate to post one of the few negative reviews but this was most definitely not one of my best meat loaves. It was not as moist as I like meatloaf to be and I really didnt like the effect the garlic had on the flavor. It didnt taste savory to me. The garlic gave it a somewhat bitter flavor. My search for the perfect meatloaf continues.

  • Ive never reviewed a recipe, so let that say something in itself. I followed the recipe almost exactly. The only changes were I used Italian breadcrumbs( I didnt have any bread believe it or not) and I omitted the milk. This meatloaf is wonderful Moist, well seasoned, and delicious. I will always use this recipe. Highly recommend

  • The title says it all. This is absolutely the BEST MEATLOAF IVE EVER MADE. I followed the recipe exactly and my whole family loved it. No leftovers.

  • This was very good It came out great Will make this again Thanks for recipe

  • Absolutely the BEST meatloaf ive ever made/had

  • It was really good i cut back on the tomato sauce a bit. for the top i mixed together ketchup, soysauce, and steak sauce

  • Excellent...my husband loved this. We used lean ground turkey and still loved it thx

  • Sorry, in my opinion, this was bland and mushy and I didnt use any of the milk. The mush could be related to the cut and moisture of the meat, but there really arent enough spices to make it flavorful for my familys taste.

  • This was absolutely delicious It had alot of flavor and the meat was tender. I will definetly make again.

  • Was not the best meatloaf .... kinda blah

  • This was the best meatloaf recipe ever I made it exactly but stuffed it with mashed potatoes. YUM

  • I enjoyed the final product but the original recipe could use a little tweaking. I used less tomato sauce and ketchup on the top of the loaf so it would get dried and crunchy. Also, I like to bake the loaf in a broil pan as to keep it from sitting in its own fat. The recipe is great if you tweak it to your taste.

  • 10 stars I hate meatloaf, and Have made some where around 30 different recipes for it This is AWESOME I will NEVER make another meatloaf I never rate like this But good job you rock and thanks for posting

  • Great meatloaf, when the family has a taste for meatloaf this is the one I will do over again.

  • I MADE THIS LAST NIGHT AND WE LOVED IT.. I USED A BLEND THAT WAS ALREADY MIXED UP AT THE GROCERY STORE. BEEF, PORK, AND VEAL. THEY CALLED IT MEATLOAF MIX. I FOLLOWED THE RECIPE EXACTLY EXCEPT FOR THE MEAT. WILL MAKE IT AGAIN..

  • I finally found a meatload receipe that my son will eat. The only changes I made was that I removed the minced onion and added onion powder to the mixture since my son dislikes onions. I also increased the toasted bread since I used Pepperidge Farm sandwich bread. I had to double the bread to 6 slices. I did not have to use the whole 1/4 cup of milk, only a few teaspoons did the trick. It worked perfectly. I served it with McCains Mashed Potato Tater Tots for a quick side dish. It worked perfectly Thanks Justin and Tracy. You should check out my receipe at Allrecipes.com, its called Sweet Potato Pudding. I used it as a side dish for Thanksgiving but Allrecipes.com lists it under desserts.

  • Exceptionally tasty My husband and two young children really enjoyed this meatloaf. I did not add the "optional" 1/4 cup of milk since everything already seemed too moist. I may have had a bit less than 2 lbs of ground beef. It was the best meatloaf weve all had, and it was requested that it remain on our "regular" list of dinner meals from now on. Thanks so much for this wonderful recipe.

  • Last night was the second time Ive made this. The first time I made a mistake and didnt add enough breadcrumbs and it fell apart. This time though, I made it with ground turkey (it still turns out excellent) and added enough Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and it was absolutely amazing Not a single bit left in the pan.

  • WOW This is the best meatloaf Ive ever made But I added a little red pepper and some diced chili peppers to make it have a bit of a kick. WOW

  • Absolutely fantastic..my husband and I and my 89 year mom, are soooo picky about meatloaf and for years.. no matter how I made it the way I was taught by my grandmother and mom.. it NEVER was great and then I tried countless other recipes, too no avail This recipe blows everything out of the water I added some bell peppers to the saute of onion and garlic, added a tad bit of pepper flakes and a little bit of Mrs Dash to the meat. For the topping, I added..some brown sugar, 2 or 3 drops of tobacco hot sauce, worchestershire to taste. Lots of that topping, THATS FOR SURE otherwise..it was just like the recipe. albeit I didnt think I needed the milk.

  • This meatloaf was incredible, my whole family loved it I have never had such a moist meatloaf before, I will definately be making this recipe a family staple, thaks again

  • Ive tried many meatloaves and this one is great, simple. Only thing I changed was instead of the bread/crackers hassle, I used 1 cup of Italian bradcrumbs and did not needed the milk, the sour cream was enough. Will make again, thanks

  • **My review was hijacked by my auto correct so i am posting again in order to fix it ** I used mayo instead of sour cream, omitted the crackers altogether, added seasoning salt to taste, also added bbq sauce and a little Catalina salad dressing to the ketchup mix because the tomato sauce was a bit strong for me and adding just bbq sauce made it too bbq-y for me. I used the milk that the recipie called for too. As far as the mushiness mentioned in a previous review, I can see how that could happen but for me, I just added the mix little by little to the meatloaf, until I had the consistency that I wanted. The only thing I had a problem with was the cook time. I have a gas stove and things cook super fast so my meatloaf actually over cooked slightly on the edges due to the turn up temp at 400* but it still turned out fabulous and much better than any other meatloaf Ive ever made...and Im 40 years old ;)

  • Did not like, very mushy. Way to much tomato sauce

  • I followed the recipe exactly, however in the last 10 min. of cooking I merely coated the top of the loaf with ketchup. It was already swimming in juice and if I had added as much tomato sauce as the recipe called for I would have had meatloaf soup. Upon first taste I thought this was fine, but certainly not the best Id ever had. The real beauty of this recipe is in the leftovers. Because is is SO moist, leftovers are delicious - even 3 days after the fact. In fact, Id say the longer you let it sit in your fridge the better it gets. If you like a nice crust on your meatloaf this is *not* the recipe for you but if you are looking for many days of yummy meatloaf sandwiches, try this one.

  • I made this recipe exactly as printed, and am giving it 4 stars mainly because of its incredible moistness. It tasted good too, but I thought it was rather bland; next time I think Ill add mushrooms and diced bell peppers, maybe adding a little more sour cream to keep the solids to liquids ratio. I also thought it was too salty, with the crackers and added salt. Now,my personal preference remarks aside, this is a great recipe, which I will make often, with adjustments to suit my own taste

  • Awesome recipe Everyone loved it and I will definitely be using the recipe from here on. I added a little less than half a green bell pepper to the onions on the stove, and it gave a lot of flavor to the meatloaf. Only had an 8 oz can of tomato sauce, used about 7 in the mix and added about 4 tbsp of ketchup to the remaining oz. Still made a great topping.

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