Sep 06, 2012
I happened to be out of bread crumbs and didn't have enough day old bread to make my own--I used an equal amount crushed Texas Toast garlic butter croutons. I did add a couple spices to the meat loaf (garlic powder, onion powder, homemade italian seasoning) but other than that, I kept to the recipe. I baked this in my Perfect Meatloaf Pan--an hour was spot on. This was a decent meat loaf, helped along with spices. It held together well. I'd make it again in a pinch. This was really helpful for me to use on hand ingredients when money is tight. NOTE: To help with the "mushy meat loaf" issue, I like to make the meat loaf as far in advance before baking it as I can. At least a couple hours. For me, that seems to make the loaf more........loafy.
—Sarah Jo