Reviewed: Aug. 10, 2010

We loved this! I doubled the sauce and used about 1/2 c of breadcrumbs in place of the bread. Also, rather than forming a loaf I just pressed it into the 8x8 pan. Because it was flatter, it cooked in about 45 mins. Thanks for sharing- this one will definitely go into our meatloaf rotation!

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HuskerGirl

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Omaha, Nebraska, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 9, 2010

We almost finish everything. I take advices from other reviewers such as no salt, double the sauce which is poured 15 min before it is done.

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yuyahersey

Reviewed: Aug. 8, 2010

My family LOVES this recipe. I am now required to make a double batch every time, so we can have it again soon. Since my husband is gluten-intolerant, I like to use bread in this recipe that is made with Bob's Red Mill Gluten-free Whole Grain Bread mix. It's a dark bread, so it adds interesting depth of flavor to the recipe. After playing with meatloaf recipes for a couple of decades, I'm thrilled to have finally found "the one".

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Jennifer J.

Reviewed: Aug. 5, 2010

I have made this meatloaf four times now. This is comfort food to the max, my new favorite meatloaf. Thank-you CaraMeg. I will be enjoying this many more times to come.

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Kathy_in_TN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Aug. 4, 2010

I have tried ALOT of meatloaf recipes, they all basically taste the same. This was so quick and easy and definately the best flavored meatloaf I have ever had. I used a pound and a half of ground beef so I upped the pickle juice to 3/4 cup. Too much! the mixture was very wet. I just cooked the heck out of it (hour and a half) and drained the juice periodically. I also added some hickory seasoning I had on hand. I didn't think the recipe called for enough seasoning. After tasting it though I really don't think it needs anything extra. The flavor is perfect!

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Laura Marie

Reviewed: Aug. 2, 2010

just average. slight pickle taste was OK, but otherwise not much different from most meat loaf

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FOXHUNTER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Aug. 1, 2010

The first time I made this it was hard not to eat the entire thing in one gulp - or so my husband said. I followed other's recommendations about not adding salt as the dill pickle juice is salty itself and I'm glad I did. Overall a big favorite at my house!

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steeft

Reviewed: Jul. 30, 2010

not sure what i did wrong on this one. we love meatloaf but this just didn't hit the spot with any of us. the meatloaf wasn't bad, it just wasn't special enough to add to the rotation in place of something else. and the topping didn't go over well at all (my son said "this is just like going to a fast food place where they nuke the burgers with the pickles and ketchup on them"). i try to not ever rate a recipe at 3 stars - i figure it is just personal taste if it turns out badly - but this one really didn't go over with anyone in the house. sorry.

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karen

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

Living In: North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 29, 2010

Did not taste the pickles, which is good since I am the pickle lover and my husband is not. The mixture was too liquid-y to make a loaf, so I put it across the 8 x 8. which was fine, but did not resemble a loaf. I would cut the water out next time for sure.

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