Kids Favorite Meatloaf Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 18, 2006

This is seriously one of the better meatloaves I've every had. I added one cup of shredded mozzarella cheese, and it tastes just like moms. I used rice chex and was surprised at how many people never heard of using cereal in meatloaf before; it is common in west central PA. I baked it on a cookie sheet and put a small cooling rack on the cookie sheet and the meatloaf on top of that. This way, the grease drips off the meatloaf and onto the cookie sheet (and you can line the sheet with foil for easy clean-up!) I did not reserve any of the ketchup/br. sugar mixture, but mixed it all in and it was very moist and tender. I mixed mustard, ketchup, and worcestershire sauce and spread it on top before I baked it. THANKS FOR THE RECIPE! I'll make this again and again.

—ELIZRA

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Oct 19, 2003

This didn't turn out very well for me. It's probably because I was not exactly sure what kind of cereal "crispy wheat cereal squares" are. I used bite sized shredded wheat, but I don't think that was right because they didn't break down very well in the ketchup mixture... could be chex?

—JMISSNER

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Feb 08, 2004

What a great recipe! I made it on April's Fools Day, so I baked it in foil-lined muffin tins and "frosted" it with colored mashed potatoes. I used very little ketchup mixure do to the 'frosting', but it was very tasty so I will use more next time - yum!

—ALISSASMOM

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Apr 02, 2003

Wonderful. I made it in a regular loaf and it didn't need to cook any longer. I also used 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs instead of the cereal. Will make again.

—Ruth

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Oct 09, 2004

This meatloaf sure is a hit!!! I have made this several times over the last year. The only thing I do different is use crushed ritz cracker in place of the wheat chex. My daughter asks me to make it all the time. Thanks for sharing Mike B.!

—AnnieCrocker

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Nov 13, 2003

This was delicious. The only changes I made were I remove 1/2 tablespoon sugar, I made 11 muffin-size meatloafs instead and I added a slice of boiled egg hidden inside each meatloaf. The adults liked the egg, the kids did not. But everyone agreed that it was delicious. Just don't forget to grease the pan like I did.

—MIAELAINE

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Feb 10, 2010

This is the best meatloaf recipe. I make it all the time. I have been told that this is the only meatloaf that is good enough to eat without ketchup. If you are thinking about making meatloaf, make this!

—ryanj77

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Dec 06, 2002

I'm not crazy about meatloaf - but this smelled great while cooking and tasted even better. The kids loved it too. Thanks Mike.

—Cass

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Nutrition

Calories
334 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
15.4 g
5%

Cholesterol
99 mg
33%

Fat
23.6 g
36%

Fiber
1.6 g
6%

Protein
16.3 g
33%

Sodium
612 mg
24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Kids Favorite Meatloaf

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 334
** Calories from Fat: 212

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 23.6g 36 %
** Saturated Fat 9.4g 47 %
** Cholesterol 99mg 33 %
** Sodium 612mg 24 %
** Potassium 330mg 9 %
** Total Carbohydrates 15.4g 5 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.6g 6 %
** Protein 16.3g 33 %
** Sugars 8.9g
** Vitamin A 4 %
** Vitamin C 13 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 45 %
** Thiamin 17 %
** Niacin 70 %
** Vitamin B6 26 %
** Magnesium 11 %
** Folate 24 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.