Best 7 Grandmas Famous Meatloaf With Saltines Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking grandma's famous meatloaf with saltines! In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey to recreate this classic dish that has been passed down through generations. With its savory blend of ground beef, flavorful seasonings, and crispy saltine cracker crust, this meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your family. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a delicious adventure as we uncover the secrets behind grandma's legendary meatloaf!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GRANNY'S CLASSIC MEATLOAF



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The best easy meatloaf recipe you can make using ground beef and a tasty meatloaf sauce on top is Granny's Classic Meatloaf.

Provided by Krissy Allori

Categories     Main Course

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium sized onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tablespoon butter
2 pounds ground beef
1 large egg
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven or grill to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy clean up.
  • Melt butter in saute pan over medium heat. Cook onions until fragrant and slightly brown while stirring occasionally, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add garlic, cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  • In large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt and cooked onions and garlic. Use hands to mix well, but try not to over work the meat. Shape into loaf on parchment lined baking sheet. Use sharp knife to cut a criss cross pattern on top.
  • Bake uncovered in the preheated oven 40 minutes. While meatloaf is cooking, combine ketchup with mustard and brown sugar in a bowl. Set aside.
  • After 40 minutes of cooking, spread ketchup mixture over the top of the meatloaf and continue baking for about 30-35 minutes to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 26 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 633 mg, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GRANDMA'S FAMOUS MEATLOAF WITH SALTINES



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This is the recipe my grandmother used to make her meatloaf. Most notably it doesn't have any sort of sauce coating the top as is called for in many meatloaf recipes. My family enjoys it this way but I'm relatively certain that any standard meatloaf sauce would do if you want one.

Provided by SemperFidelis9a

Categories     Meatloaf

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 meatloaf, 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb ground beef
2 eggs
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
1 onion, chopped (Optional, I usually omit it or use a teaspoon of dried minced onion. You also don't need the whole o)
2 -3 tablespoons ketchup, heaping
1 tablespoon yellow mustard, heaping
1 cup saltine crumbs, crushed. (This is usually most of one sleeve of saltines.)

Steps:

  • Mix all together; I generally use my hands.
  • Form mixture into a loaf shape.
  • Put in a baking dish (I use a pie plate).
  • Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
  • NOTE: I always put a little water in my pan. I've never done it any other way, so I don't know what would result if you don't.

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.

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.

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 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

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the saltine crackers in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and keep the meatloaf moist.
  • Add a beaten egg to the meat mixture for extra richness and moisture.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Top the meatloaf with a mixture of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard before baking. This will create a delicious glaze.
  • Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Grandma's Famous Meatloaf with Saltines is a classic comfort food dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your meatloaf plain or with a variety of toppings, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

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