I've been looking for the perfect meatloaf recipe, and this is it! DH gave it rave reviews as well. Like almost everyone else, I left out the MSG. Instead, I subbed 1/2 tsp. steak seasoning mix. Also, instead of the bacon and tomato sauce on top, I made crisscrosses with drizzled ketchup and mustard, like my mother used to do. SO delicious.

Reviewed On: Jun. 11, 2009

I doubled the recipe and baked in individual ramekins, like another user. The flavors turned out excellent, and we will definitely be making this again. My only complaint is the texture of the crumble when it comes out of the oven - it looks like baked cardboard and does not look remotely appetizing. I think I will try brushing either an egg wash or a honey glaze on top next time, to give its appearance a little more "pop." I also think I will add some frozen cherries in with the chopped apples.

Reviewed On: May 9, 2009

I just finished making this - wonderful! The spice mixture is perfect to perk up the beans. I didn't have any meat on the bone to use, so I just used two chicken breasts, using half the spices as a rub for the meat before browning the chicken in a little olive oil on the stovetop. Delicious!

Reviewed On: May 5, 2008