Best 7 Heidis Meatloaf Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking a mouthwatering Heidi's Meatloaf. This classic dish is a staple in many households and offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, this article will provide you with all the necessary information and step-by-step instructions to create a perfectly cooked Heidi's Meatloaf. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this hearty and comforting dish that's sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

EASY CLASSIC MEAT LOAF



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"My mother made this tender, moist meat loaf at least every other week-and always served it with scalloped potatoes. It was one of my favorite meals growing up." You'll be amazed by all the flavor from just a handful of pantry ingredients! Helen Lipko - Martinsburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) V8 juice
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 envelope onion soup mix
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/3 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the egg, V8 juice, bread crumbs, soup mix, cheese and garlic powder. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. Spread ketchup over top; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 679mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. The sweet-and-sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby. -Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; crumble beef over top and mix well. Add onion and half of the tomato sauce. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, vinegar, mustard and remaining tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over meat loaf; bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

HEINZ® CLASSIC MEATLOAF



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This comfort food recipe will bring back memories of mom's home cooking and family time around the dinner table. For the ultimate in nostalgia, be sure to serve with a generous spoonful of fluffy mashed potatoes.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Heinzitup.com

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
½ cup finely chopped celery
¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
1 cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs
1 large egg, slightly beaten
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Heat oil in a skillet set over medium-high heat. Cook onion, celery and pepper until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in ketchup. Remove pan from heat and divide sauce mixture in half.
  • Combine one half of the sauce with ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt and pepper. Mix gently. Pat mixture into a lightly greased 9-x 5-in (2 L) loaf pan. Bake for 1 hour or until an instant read thermometer reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
  • Rest for 5 minutes. Reheat the reserved sauce mixture. Slice meat loaf and serve with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.7 calories, Carbohydrate 28.2 g, Cholesterol 127.5 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 23.4 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 796.5 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

HEIDI'S NEVER-FAIL MEATLOAF



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Provided by Ryan Chapman

Categories     Dinner     Main Dish

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb ground beef (90% lean or leaner)
1 lb ground turkey (90% lean or leaner)
1 cup frozen diced onions (optional)
1/2 cup 100% whole grain breadcrumbs (or flax meal for gluten free)
2 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp dried sage
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl or with a stand mixer until well combined. Form into a loaf in a large loaf pan. Bake at 375 for 1 hour or until no longer pink.

HEIDI'S MEATLOAF



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Categories     Beef     Bake     Dinner

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 # ground beef
1 large onion chopped
1 large green pepper
2 stalks celery chopped
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
8 oz can tomato sauce
1 1/3 c. rolled oats
2 slices bread
1/4 c. milk
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Combine rolled oats and bread in food processor and process till bread crumbs form, set aside. You can either mix meat with chopped vegetables or cuisinart vegetables and meat to make a smoother meatloaf. Cuisinart method: Combine onion, celery and green pepper in food processor and liquify. Add milk, eggs, tomato sauce, worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Pour out 1/2 of sauce and add 1/2 meat and process together and then remove. Pour other 1/2 of liquid together with remaining meat and process also. Combine both meats and stir in oat and bread crumbs. Mix well. Form into 2 loaves and place in 9 X 13 pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours. Cover with glaze 10 min. before removing. Glaze: 1/4 c. catsup and 2 Tbsp corn syrup

HEIDI'S MEATLOAF MISTAKE



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This is a deliciously zesty and sweet meatloaf that came to be when I misread a recipe and accidentally added the topping ingredients into the meat itself. Everyone loved it so much that it's the only one I've made ever since!

Provided by puritanmama

Categories     Meat

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 lbs ground beef
1/2 onion, grated
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup fine dry white bread crumbs
1/2 cup cottage cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup milk
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Mix well ground beef with onion, eggs, bread crumbs, cottage cheese, milk, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce. Mix dry mustard, brown sugar, nutmeg, and ketchup in another bowl. Pour half of dry mustard mixture into ground beef mixture, and mix well. Pat ground beef mixture into ungreased 9 x 12 baking dish. Spread the other half of the dry mustard mixture on top of meatloaf. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 608.7, Fat 28.4, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 214, Sodium 1199.8, Carbohydrate 50.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 34.8, Protein 37.6

HEIDELBERG MEATLOAF



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Make and share this Heidelberg Meatloaf recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julesong

Categories     Meat

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
3 slices rye bread, Torn Up
1 cup beer or 1 cup bouillon cube, Any Brand
1 large egg
1/4 cup onion, Chopped, 1 Sm
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon caraway seed (optional)
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix all of the ingredients together.
  • Spread the mixture into an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches.
  • Bake uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
  • Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve on a heated platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.4, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 104.7, Sodium 582, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 25.4

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meat mixture. This will help to bind the meatloaf together and keep it moist.
  • Add an egg to the meat mixture for added richness and structure.
  • Season the meatloaf generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Form the meatloaf into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
  • Top the meatloaf with a glaze or sauce of your choice.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 hour, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 160 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations on the traditional recipe, there is sure to be a meatloaf that everyone will love. Whether you prefer a classic meatloaf with a ketchup glaze or a more unique meatloaf topped with barbecue sauce or bacon, you are sure to find a recipe that you will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give meatloaf a try!

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