Best 8 Grandma Bonnies Meatloaf Recipes

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"Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf" is a classic comfort food dish that has been passed down through generations. This savory and hearty recipe is a staple in many families and is sure to please everyone at the table. Made with a flavorful combination of ground beef, pork, and veal, the meatloaf is packed with aromatic herbs and spices, and topped with a delectable glaze. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, follow this step-by-step guide to create the perfect "Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf" that will transport you back to childhood memories and create new ones with loved ones.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA'S BEST MEATLOAF RECIPE



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Grandma's Best Meatloaf is a good old-fashioned recipe and the epitome of comfort food. It's also easy to make gluten-free.

Provided by BlessedBeyondCrazy.com

Categories     Main dishes

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 19

MEATLOAF
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound seasoned ground sausage - your choice of mild, medium, or hot - (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs (GF Option - use gluten-free bread crumbs)
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 milk
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)
1 teaspoon dried mustard
1 Tablespoon basil, fresh or dried
1 Tablespoon oregano, fresh or dried
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
GLAZE
1/2 cup ketchup
2 Tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (GF Option - use a gluten-free brand)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place all of the ingredients for the meatloaf into a large mixing bowl. Stir until mixture is well combined. Place mixture into a loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes.
  • In the meantime, whisk together the ingredients for the glaze in a small mixing bowl. Brush mixture evenly over the top of the hot meatloaf. Bake for another 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf sit for 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

GRANDMA'S MEATLOAF



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This is my all time favorite dish, that my Grandmother served in her restaurant. She would serve this with real mashed potatoes and creamed corn.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs ground chuck
4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup grated onion
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 cup milk
1 cup tomato juice (for topping) or 1 cup ketchup (for topping)
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Mix everything together very well and shape into 2 loaves.
  • You can either pour the tomato juice or ketchup on top before baking, or apply the sauce to the top of the meat loaf 10 minutes before it is done.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until done.
  • Makes 2 loaves.

BONNIE'S BEST MEATLOAF



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I never met Bonnie but I've been making her meatloaf for years! Serve with her glaze on top - or your favourite tomato or mushroom sauce. Add some garlic mashed potatoes & a green vegetable for a great weeknight family dinner. Leftovers (if there are any) make a good sandwich.

Provided by CountryLady

Categories     Onions

Time 1h45m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
2 lbs lean ground beef
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a medium skillet.
  • Cook onions& garlic until tender; reserve.
  • Combine eggs with milk& bread crumbs.
  • Add onion mixture& remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Press into a 9" x 5" loaf pan& cover with foil.
  • Bake in a preheated 375F oven for an hour.
  • Combine glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Drain off any fat from meatloaf& brush glaze on top.
  • Bake for an additional 30 minutes, uncovered.

GRANDMOTHER'S MEAT LOAF



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My grandmother gave me this recipe many years ago. The buttery flavor of the crushed crackers is what gives this meat loaf the special taste that our family says is best!-Etta Winter, Pavilion, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup whole milk
2/3 cup finely crushed butter-flavored crackers
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 to 3/4 teaspoonground sage or poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
Green pepper rings, optional
Onion rings, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, crushed crackers, onion, salt, sage or poultry seasoning and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. press mixture into an 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains. Garnish with green pepper and onion rings if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 109mg cholesterol, Sodium 425mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

GRANDMA'S MEATLOAF WITH OATS



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Grandma's meatloaf recipe was the best I have ever tried to make. My previous attempts to create a healthy, yet good tasting meatloaf recipe failed repeatedly because each attempt resulted in a dry loaf. Not so with Grandma's recipe! I added more seasonings and scaled her recipe up a bit so 2 full pounds of beef can be used and a whole can of tomato sauce (instead of a partial can). Plus beef is usually sold in 1-pound packages, so assembly time is reduced.

Provided by RobotLady

Categories     Beef Meatloaf

Time 1h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced dried onion
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together ground beef, oats, tomato sauce, eggs, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Press into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and spread ketchup over top. Serve with additional ketchup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 131.6 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.2 mg

GRANDMA'S MEAT LOAF



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We love Grandma's version of meat loaf so much that we have it at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter-the holidays wouldn't be the same without it! It's just as good the next day, as a cold sandwich.-Joan Frey, Spencer, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
3 bacon strips, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
2 ounces cubed cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs, bacon, onion, cheese, seasoned salt and pepper. Add beef and sausage; mix well. In a shallow baking pan, shape mixture into an 8x4-in. oval. , Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 82mg cholesterol, Sodium 313mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GRANDMA A'S MEATLOAF



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This is the best meatloaf recipe you will ever taste. The best part is the glaze that cooks on top. It is so sweet and delicious.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1½ pounds ground beef
2 eggs
1 onion (chopped)
¼ cup ketchup
salt and pepper (to taste)
1 cup oatmeal
1 (10oz) can tomato soup (divided)
2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (divided)
2 Tablespoons brown sugar

Steps:

  • Pre heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Spray a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan with non stick cooking spray.
  • Stir beef, eggs, onion, ketchup, salt and pepper, oatmeal, 1/2 of tomato soup, and 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce with hands (it really is easier that way).
  • Mold and put into loaf pan.
  • Stir brown sugar, rest of Worcestershire sauce, and rest of soup and pour over top of loaf.
  • Bake for 90 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA BONNIE'S CINNAMON ROLLS



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These are my grandma's cinnamon rolls. A favorite at Christmas or just a Saturday morning.

Provided by Priscilla

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups warm water
2 (.25 ounce) packages active dry yeast
½ cup white sugar, divided
¼ cup vegetable oil, or more as needed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons salt
6 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup white sugar, or more to taste
¼ cup ground cinnamon, or more to taste
½ cup chopped pecans, or to taste
Topping:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon milk, or more as needed
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine water, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes.
  • Add remaining sugar, 1/4 cup oil, egg, and salt; mix until combined. Scrape paddle attachment and switch to the dough hook. Mix in flour, 1 cup at a time, until dough comes away from the sides of the bowl. Continue kneading for about 3 more minutes.
  • Add a bit of oil on the dough and roll the dough in the bowl until all sides are coated. Cover with a towel and let rise until at least doubled in size, about 45 minutes.
  • Punch down the dough and transfer to a floured surface. Roll out into a rectangle. Pour melted butter onto the dough and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon to taste. Add pecans. Roll up lengthwise and cut into 12 rolls. Transfer to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish and let rise for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until golden brown in color, about 15 minutes.
  • While the rolls are baking, combine powdered sugar, melted butter, and vanilla for topping. Add 1 tablespoon milk and mix to a pourable consistency, adding more if necessary.
  • Remove rolls from the oven. Immediately pour topping over top and sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 81.9 g, Cholesterol 41 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 398.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right ground beef: Use a blend of 80% lean ground beef and 20% fat for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Season the meatloaf well: Use a variety of herbs and spices to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf: Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Shape the meatloaf into a loaf: Place the meatloaf mixture into a loaf pan and shape it into a loaf. This will help the meatloaf cook evenly.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature: Bake the meatloaf at 400°F for 1 hour or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf reads 160°F.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This will help the juices redistribute throughout the loaf and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its simple ingredients and flavorful sauce, this meatloaf is sure to become a family favorite. From the preparation of the meatloaf mixture to the baking and glazing process, each step of the recipe is explained in detail, making it accessible to cooks of all skill levels. Whether you are looking for a hearty weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, this meatloaf is sure to satisfy your cravings. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a delicious and memorable meal with Grandma Bonnie's Meatloaf.

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