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All American Meatloaf

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"I discovered this recipe when I was pregnant with my first child. This is the only meatloaf recipe my family allows me to make still. It can be frozen ahead." — It's A New Day

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix ground beef, quick oats, onion, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, garlic, salt, basil, and black pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; pat the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until firm and no longer pink inside, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Remove from oven, spread 2 tablespoons ketchup over loaf, and top with Cheddar cheese slices; return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 1 hr 5 mins
READY IN 1 hr 25 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
If you wish to freeze, bake as directed for one hour, remove from oven and cool. Refrigerate until well chilled, wrap, label and freeze. To reheat: unwrap meat loaf and bake 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Top with ketchup and cheese and bake additional 5 minutes.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

May 25, 2012

If you are looking for a striking, unique recipe for meatloaf, this isn't your answer. But if you are looking for a very nice meatloaf that everyone in the family will want seconds of, this is the one for you! I followed the recipe with the exception of using dried parsley rather than the fresh. I also added an extra minced garlic clove. With this basic recipe you can do whatever you want to meet your taste requirements, but this is a very wonderful place to start. I can tell you that this is very family friendly and will be made again in my kitchen!

—Marianne

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jul 01, 2012

looks pretty good but I don't use cheese on mine.Top with a can of vegetarian soup and let it cook in.I also love olives so will add some green garlic stuffed olives also.

—claylady01

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25 Ratings

Jun 02, 2012

I searched a bunch of recipes and used this as my base to add on. I omitted the oats as my hubby is on a no carb diet. It makes it very juicy, so be prepared. I added a tsp of Italian seasoning and ended up doubling the parsley as I didn't want leftovers, I also added another clove of garlic. I doubled the pepper because I love it. I liked the idea of half meat/half sausage, but didn't have sausage so added a pinch of fennel seeds and a dash of allspice to give it that flavor. I put the ketchup glaze on right away and cooked for 75 minutes. It turned out great!

—ChelseaV

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Jul 01, 2012

I use a recipe similar to this one, but I mix 1/2 cup ketchup with 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 2 tbsp mustard, mix half into the ground beef, spread other half on top of the loaf. Shred the cheese and put in mixture. Tastes fantastic

—fedor1

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Jul 02, 2012

This is the meatloaf my grandmother made - except for the basil. My mother's meatloaf though used bread crumbs... and my meatloaf? Well it's different most every time depending on what I have on hand (cornflakes - crushed croutons, bagged stuffing crushed, oats, zuchinni, pureed chick peas or white cannelli beans, diced tomatoes, spinach and oats) - and it's always a hit as is this one - you just have to know what your family likes before you put it in the meatloaf! :) Thanks Maridele :)

—sheila

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Jul 02, 2012

Sounds just like the recipe that I got from my mother. If you like to freeze stuff for easy cooking later- make this recipe into patties and freeze individually and then cook on grill or microwave. I like to make into a sandwhich with melted cheese and toasted bread. Yum!

—DeDe1017

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Jul 01, 2012

This is my recipe except I use 1# ground beef and 1# ground pork. Love the oats.

—grillin’ girl

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Jul 01, 2012

Great basic recipe. I had no milk so I used sour cream instead. Tomato sauce instead of ketchup, and it turned out very good. Next time with a grated carrot and chopped green pepper, maybe potato flakes in lieu of oatmeal, and a well rounded meal in one pan. I will eat a dessert separately.

—Ejeanbob1

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Nutrition

Calories
344 kcal
17%

Carbohydrates
12.3 g
4%

Cholesterol
140 mg
47%

Fat
20.6 g
32%

Fiber
1.4 g
6%

Protein
26.5 g
53%

Sodium
595 mg
24%

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

Nutritional Information

All American Meatloaf

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 344
Calories from Fat: 186

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.6g 32 %
** Saturated Fat 9.1g 45 %
Cholesterol 140mg 47 %
Sodium 595mg 24 %
Potassium 398mg 11 %
Total Carbohydrates 12.3g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 1.4g 6 %
Protein 26.5g 53 %
** Sugars 4.1g
Vitamin A 10 %
Vitamin C 9 %
Calcium 19 %
Iron 29 %
** Thiamin 14 %
Niacin 77 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 14 %

* 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.