Best 9 Grandma Crawfords Meat Loaf For A Crowd Recipes

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Are you preparing a meal for a large gathering and looking for a classic, hearty, and comforting dish? Look no further than "Grandma Crawford's Meatloaf for a Crowd"! This time-honored recipe has been passed down through generations, and it's sure to become a hit at your next potluck, family gathering, or holiday feast. With its combination of tender ground beef, savory seasonings, and a rich, flavorful glaze, this meatloaf is a true crowd-pleaser. It's not just delicious, but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize it with various add-ins and side dishes to suit your preferences. So, grab your apron and fire up the oven because we're about to embark on a culinary journey to create the ultimate "Grandma Crawford's Meatloaf for a Crowd."

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA CRAWFORD'S MEAT LOAF FOR A CROWD



Grandma Crawford's Meat Loaf For A Crowd image

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield Twelve to sixteen servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup honey
1 cup milk
1 cup rolled oats
3 medium onions, chopped fine
Salt to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 eggs
3 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/2 pounds ground pork
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon spicy mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a bowl, combine the honey and milk. Add oats, onions, salt, pepper, basil and eggs. Toss with a fork and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine the ground beef and the pork. Add the milk mixture.
  • Pat into well-buttered, 12-inch round bundt pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven and turn off the heat.
  • Turn the loaf out onto a baking sheet. Mix ketchup and mustard together and spread on top of the meat loaf with pastry brush. Return to the warm oven for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 512, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 35 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 550 milligrams, Sugar 14 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CENTRAL CITY CAFE - GRANNY FAYE'S MEATLOAF



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 pounds ground beef
1 large green pepper, diced
1 large onion, diced
3 eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup cracker crumbs
Ketchup, as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except ketchup. Knead mixture and place into a loaf pan. In a large shallow pan, add 1-inch of water, place the meatloaf pan in the center and cover with foil. Bake for approximately 1 hour.
  • Drain water, remove foil, cover meatloaf with ketchup and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes.

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.

MEATLOAF FOR A LARGE FAMILY GATHERING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs
2/3 cups cream
2 eggs (beaten)
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
3/4 pounds Italian sausage, casings removed
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Mustard Glaze, recipe follows
1/2 cup mustard
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Combine all ingredients in large mixing bowl and mix for about ten minutes. Place meatloaf into loaf pan and cover with Mustard Glaze. Cook for 1 1/2 hours.
  • In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

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 FAMOUS BACON MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Grandma's Famous Bacon Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Amberley

Categories     Meat

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper
2 -3 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
9 whole wheat crackers, crushed
ketchup
oregano
bacon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all but last three ingredients. Put into loaf pan.
  • Spread top with thin layer of kethup, sprinkle with oregano and cover with strips of bacon.
  • Cook approximately 1 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.5, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 130, Sodium 314.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.7, Protein 23.7

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 RICH'S MEATLOAF



Grandma Rich's Meatloaf image

I like this recipe because every weekend my Grandmother would make this meatloaf and we would have it with escalloped corn and baked potatoes.

Provided by Papadave

Categories     Meat

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef (80%)
1 medium onion, diced
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can tomato soup
1 egg
20 square soda crackers, crushed
salt and pepper
1/2 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine all the ingrediants and mix completely.
  • Place in a greased bread pan and cover with foil.
  • Bake covered for 1 hour.
  • Uncover spread ketsup on top. Place back in over for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.7, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 84.4, Sodium 672.2, Carbohydrate 20.8, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 9.6, Protein 18.4

MIDDLE EASTERN MEAT LOAF



Middle Eastern Meat Loaf image

Provided by Marialisa Calta

Categories     dinner, times classics, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 31

1 pound lean ground beef
1 pound ground lamb
2 eggs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1 cup onion, minced
1/2 cup green pepper, minced
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Grated zest of 1/2 orange
1 cup pine nuts
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons melted butter
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onions
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 bay leaf
1 clove garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 cups canned tomatoes, with their juice
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • In a bowl, thoroughly combine the ground beef and the lamb. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Stir in the milk and oats. Pour into the meats. Mix thoroughly.
  • Add all other ingredients except melted butter. Mix well.
  • Shape mixture into an oval loaf and place in a roasting pan. Drizzle with melted butter and bake for 1 hour. Serve with sauce.
  • In a skillet, heat the butter. Add the onions, green pepper and bay leaf and saute until onion is translucent and limp, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Add the remaining ingredients, except tomato paste and parsley, breaking the tomatoes into small pieces as you add them. Simmer for 30 minutes, or until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir well. Cook 15 minutes. Add the parsley, stir well. Serve over Middle Eastern Meat Loaf.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground meats. This will give your meatloaf a more complex flavor and texture. Ground beef, pork, and veal are all good choices.
  • Don't overmix the meat. Overmixing will make the meatloaf tough. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. This will add flavor and depth to your meatloaf. Some good options include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and chili powder.
  • Add some moisture to the meatloaf. This will help to keep it from drying out. You can use eggs, milk, or broth. You can also add vegetables, such as onions, carrots, and celery.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a low temperature. This will help to prevent it from drying out. The ideal temperature is 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing it. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf and prevent it from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Grandma Crawford's Meat Loaf for a Crowd is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of ground meats, seasonings, and vegetables, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give Grandma Crawford's Meat Loaf a try.

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