Reviewed: Sep. 20, 2009

I had been looking for a great meatloaf recipe and this is it. My whole family loved it and went back for seconds. Didn't change a thing. Yummy

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Elena

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Home Town: Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 19, 2009

My husband was not happy to hear I was making meatloaf. But once I made it... he was in love!! Made a few changes after reading the reviews. Omitted tomato sauce and water. Placed 1/2 cup of tomatoe paste and added enough water to make total volume of 3/4 cup. Used fresh bread to make my bread crumbs. Everyone must try this recipe!!!

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resa524

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cordova, South Carolina, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009

The only thing I'll do differently next time is double the amount of sauce for the top. My husband devoured this and the leftovers didn't las 24 hours.

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Lisa Moss

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Reviewed: Sep. 18, 2009

This was quite good and it was enjoyed. However, it was a little sweet for my taste. But the rest of the family loved it.

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Reviewed: Sep. 16, 2009

I substituted turkey for the ground meat as well as V8 juice, and took the suggestion of poking holes into loaf before pouring sauce on top. Halfway into starting the recipe, I realized that I did not have the cornmeal, so just crossed my fingers and added more breadcrumbs. The meatloaf was moist but held together well. Defnitely a keeper for my recipe book. Thanks!

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

I followed the recipe and the flavor was good but needed a little bit more, it was too heavy on the breadcrumbs. Instead of tomato juice I may next time try V8 spicy juice, a dash more of liquid smoke and use a mixture of beef and pork. I may cut the bread crumbs down to 1/2 cup and increase the meat to a pound and a half.

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LisaD

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

this has to be one of the worst meatloaves i have ever made. even worse than the ones with too much breading. I knew i was in trouble when i mixed up the filler before adding the meat and had more filler than meat. the flavor was also really bland. i haven't been more disapointed in a recipe in a long time

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Reviewed: Sep. 15, 2009

This is one of the best meatloves I have ever made. Not mushy - just perfect.

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

not a great meatloaf recipe. I have made better ones~~ the cornmeal gave it a different taste.Very disappointed in this with all the ingrediants it called for. Still looking for the best meatloaf recipe. Sorry this is not the ONE.

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patty

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

The most bland and dry meatloaf I ever tasted. So disappointed. Fellowed other's suggestion, still couldn't help this meatloaf. Sorry

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2009

Followed recipe exactly and it was yummy. Don't need to change a thing. It comes out moist and flavorful.

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Sara p

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

This was good, but not spectacular. I read a lot of reviews. Some complained that it was too runny, so instead of tomato juice I used tomato paste mixed with a bit of water. Others said it was bland so I added 1 tsp. each of black pepper and garlic powder. Lastly, I made 1.5 time the glaze. Those changes all helped, but the final product was still tasty but not incredible.

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Basg

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

loved it, I had to substitute grape nuts ceral for the corn meal. It sounds strange, but it was a successful. Everyone loved the topping. It had the right amount smoke, sweet and zip. I will be making this again.

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2009

Disapointed. Based on the reviews, I expected something much more. Just your average meatloaf. Sorry.

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Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2009

I baked this the day before we actually ate it. I added some minced garlic and a tsp. of Mrs.Dash 'original blend'. It could have used 'a little something' for more flavor (I would have put in some chopped celery if I'd had it.) Also, maybe next time I'll use 2 eggs, as it didn't hold together well once I reheated it. I will use this recipe again.

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Reviewed: Jul. 12, 2009

Made this meatloaf yesterday. Was weary about adding the cornmeal to it, I did and I'm glad I did. I have to say this was the best meatloaf I've had in a long time. The only thing different that I did was to add a very strips of bacon over the top of the sauce/meatloaf, cause my guy likes bacon so much, it was really good. Made with real mashed potatoes and corn on th cob. Awesome! Passing this recipe to my friends to try. Thanks for sharing with us.

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Reviewed: Jul. 2, 2009

I added 1/4 of a green pepper and left out the smoke flavor because I like one and not the other. As far as rateing my finished product, it was pretty good but I'm still looking for the perfect recipe for me...

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Living In: Seattle, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2009

Delicious! This is the only meatloaf I can get my kids to eat. I don't modify the recipe in any way.

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Reviewed: Jun. 15, 2009

Love the firm texture of this meatloaf. It makes great sandwiches! The family did find the overall flavor of the meatloaf a little bland. I think a little more spices (garlic, maybe cumin, or even some italian seasoning would go far) will make this a real winner in my home.

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Reviewed: May 17, 2009

My family loved this (especially me) and I usually am not a big fan of meatloaf. I did not have tomato juice so i substituted tomato sauce. I also punched holes on the top before adding topping so that flavor of topping gets into the meat. I also cooked this on a large cookie sheet rather than a loaf pan so that the meat would cook more evenly throughout. Thanks for the fabulous recipe.

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