BEST-EVER MEAT LOAF

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The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese-plus the tomato-mustard topping-makes this meat loaf really colorful. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it freezes well, too. It's the best meatloaf ever! -Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs
2/3 cup whole milk
3 slices bread, torn
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup grated carrot
1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
TOPPING:
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45 minutes. , Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 17g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Eymi Gongora
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Ze bi
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I have ever tried. It is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


vinnie fields
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saba Shorts
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This meatloaf was easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Blessing Mukasa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my meatloaf turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Normal Guy
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This meatloaf was very moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making it again.


Bhoj Dhami
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I made this meatloaf for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best meatloaf he had ever had.


LIL SPEDDY
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This meatloaf was very easy to make and it turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Gana haitham
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I followed the recipe exactly and my meatloaf turned out undercooked. I had to put it back in the oven for an additional 30 minutes.


Rk Rayhan
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This meatloaf was a bit dry for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Emma Habel
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it always turns out great. It's a family favorite.


Nathan Zeldaguy
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This is the best meatloaf recipe I have ever tried. It is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Md Hadiuzzaman
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe.


Saif Hasan
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Easy to follow recipe with simple ingredients that I already had on hand. It was a hit with my whole family!


Shamim Hasan
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This meatloaf was absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The meat was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.