Reviewed: Jan. 1, 2012

Made this last night; I did saute some onion, garlic, and red and green bell pepper to add to the meat mix. Used shredded cheese; for the topping used a little marinara mixed with the ketchup, no water. It was so good! Baked it on a cookie sheet/jelly roll type pan. Will make again!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
0 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

CarolinaGirl

Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2010

Use 1/2 the water but great taste for a basic meatloaf. It's kind of creamy to needs something to give more body and chew maybe because all the water in the sauce.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

senkyb

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 30, 2010

Very good. Simple, flavorful, and filling. I would suggest doubling the sauce and baste every 10-15 minutes or so. The sauce is very good, it just thickens a lot while cooking. By my third slice I was all out and the little lady wanted more. I am interested in trying it with turkey to lighten it up a bit. Reminds me of a recipe that I used to make ages ago that mixed three meats and was filled with mozzarella and parsley. Might need to customize to re-create. Cheers and enjoy!!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
4 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JAmEm2010

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Glendale Heights, Illinois, USA

Living In: Spring, Texas, USA

Reviewed: May 8, 2010

I used pepper jack cheese and it was very good. The only problem I had was keeping it together. It seperated when it was cooked

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

JADARLING

Reviewed: Feb. 18, 2010

We cooked some chopped green pepper, garlic and onion until they were just beginning to brown, then mixed that in with the meat and used shredded mozzarella instead of slices. Since a ketchup topping just tastes like (surprise!) ketchup and is better reserved for burgers, in my opinion, we used an 8oz can of tomato sauce with about a teaspoon of italian herbs for the topping. This was one great meatloaf.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
2 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

BARNKITTY

Cooking Level: Expert

Reviewed: Jul. 28, 2009

This recipe is AWESOME! I usually dont like meatloaf and have never been successful with it. I recommend cooking it for about 15 minutes longer than it says that way it hold better to the knife. I used shredded cheese. When it says rectangle I rolled it out to about 18 inces long and about 8 inches wide. Pinch the ends together so the cheese doesn't melt out the sides and poke holes in top. Get creative with the cheeses!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
6 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Blueyedraven83

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Topeka, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 4, 2009

This was very good. I only did a couple of things different. I used shredded cheese (what I had on hand), I didnt add the water to the topping and added some horseradish and brown sugar to it (very tasty), and I poked holes in the top to give the cheese somewhere to go (its going to find a way out, so give it somewhere to go). The small amount of cheese that oozed out ended up on top of the meatloaf instead of the pan. Very nice change of pace for meatloaf. Thanks for the great recipe!!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
19 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

ladybuggs5224

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Pueblo, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2009

OK, so before I say anything else - I forgot the bread crumbs (duh!) I realized it aftr everything was rolled but, believe it or not, it still turned out great. I did as other did and added some seasoning. The sauce gave it a nice kick and, luckily, still adding the egg kept it from just tasting like a big burger. I used shredded cheese and I think that made it easier to roll. I also put the wax paper on a cookie sheet so that I could use it as a form - worked GREAT. This was easy and fun to make with my 9 year old son, and he loved it!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

fallfares

Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2009

I did my best to seal the ends, but the cheese leaked out through little tears in the sides. I think it will roll better if I grate it next time. My hubby does not like onions and loves cheese, so this was a meatloaf recipe he actually ate and said he wouldn't mind eating again. Although i followed suggestions to reduce the amount of water in the sauce, I just didn't care for it and will try something different next time.

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful

Reviewer:

Deanna Foote

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2007

Really very good! Cut the recipe in half because there's only two of us. Also, per reviews, added garlic powder, about 1/4 cup each finely diced onion and green pepper. Also added about 1/2 tsp salt-free seasoning blend. Reduced the water in the topping too. End result was very tasty! Could probably reduce the mozzarella a little bit and the topping as there was ample but will definitely make again!

Was this review helpful? [ YES ]
3 users found this review helpful