This meatloaf recipe is the only one I use now because my family loves it, and it is very easy to make.
My husband loved this! Best meatloaf that I have made by far. I substituted 1/2 c of oatmeal instead of bread crumbs and it turned out great.
Read MoreMeatloaf had no real texture, too much moisture. Prefer it with crackers rather than bread.
Read MoreMy husband loved this! Best meatloaf that I have made by far. I substituted 1/2 c of oatmeal instead of bread crumbs and it turned out great.
This is the best meatloaf ever! My children love it. It stays together so well that I put it in a large roasting pan and cook quartered potatos around it.The potatos cook in the sauces that run from the meatloaf. DELICIOUS!! Thanks Mary!
This is the best meatloaf recipe I have tried to date. My husband even loves it and he used to hate meatloaf. Like another reviewer I used ground pork and veal in addition to the ground beef. I increased the onions to two and sauteed them in olive oil first. I also used potato bread instead of white, added a tbsp of dried parsley, and used only 2 tbsp of brown sugar for the topping and found it was plenty sweet. This is my only meatloaf recipe from now on. Thanks Mary!
This was EXCELLENT. I don't even like meatloaf and I loved this. My huband ate it up....2 big helpings. I didn't cook it for 2 hours, I have a VERY hot oven, so I only cooked it for a little over an hour. If I had gone 2 hours, it would have been dry. I also waited 30 minutes, then put the glaze on, to reduce burning. I used Splenda brown sugar blend to reduce calories, and it was great. Highly recommend this one.
Sooo good! I used the store packaged meatloaf mixture (equal parts ground beef, veal, and pork) instead of all ground beef. For everything else I followed the recipe exactly. The 2 hour baking time threw me at first (since every other recipe I've ever used has been 1 hour) but it was perfect. It came out moist and delish instead of the charred meatbrick I'd been imagining. It does have a slightly orange-ish color (from the mustard/ketchup), which I suppose could be somewhat disconcerting for people.
very good,everyone thought it was the best meatloaf they ever had. I use a meatloaf mix of veal, beef ,and pork. Also I used 3 cloves of finely chopped garlic rather than powder Also added some finely chopped green peppers.
Excellent meatloaf Mary! This is delicious and moist with a nice tangy brown sugar glaze. I used about 1/4 cup of chopped onion and Italian-style bread crumbs instead of white bread. I also used dijon mustard instead of yellow. I garnished the top with with a bit of dried parsely and put it in the oven at 400 for about 50-55 minutes.
This will be my new meatloaf recipe. Meatloaf was very good, moist, and easy. I used about 1-1/2 t. of Lawry's seasoning salt instead of plain salt.
Instead of using a regular loaf pan I used two mini loaf pan so I could freeze one for later. I did cut back on the cooking time as to not overcook. I added some italian seasonings (parsley, basil, oregano) and used 1/2 lb. fresh sage sausage in place of the 1/2 lb. of beef to give more flavor. Another good meatloaf recipe from this site.
Fabulous Meatloaf. I added a green bell pepper. I formed the meatloaf and then I added quartered potatoes, baby carrots, celery and a whole head of garlic cloves diced around the meatloaf in a 11x14 casserole dish. YUM!!!
This recipe was easy to make and tasted really good!
One of the BEST meatloaf recipe I ever made!! I am searching no more. I used panko breadcrumbs in place of the white bread! I doubled the recipe and divided the meatloafs into 2 small loaf pans. Cooked faster that way..Absolutely a keeper! Try it you will use this recipe over and over again... Thanks Mary for sharing! :)
Five stars b/c I was looking all over this site for a recipe like the one I make..and this is it..People don't understand Mustard in meatloaf Makes it great:)
Meatloaf had no real texture, too much moisture. Prefer it with crackers rather than bread.
It tastes real good
good recipe, I did use bread crumbs instead of plain bread. My family loves my meatloaf but enjoyed the fact I changed it up a bit with a new recipe.
I've made this meatloaf many times and it is the best meatloaf ever! I follow the recipe as is and usually make mashed potatoes and green beans. My family loves it including toddler.
My family loved this meatloaf! I put potatoes and carrots around it while it cooked; the carrots shriveled up but the potatoes were good. Also I used real garlic cloves instead of the powder.
This was my first shot at making meatloaf EVER and it was delicious. I've made it a few times since and everyone loves it.
SO good! Before dinner was over everyone asked for a meatloaf sandwich of lunch the next day!
really good- add spicy mustard instead-I used crutons (garlic) (1Cup /broken) and 3 slices of bread- I also added parmesan cheese 1/4 cup and 3 tble spoons of hines 57 sauce- and 1 small garden paper (bell) try it- makes for a good meal-my family doesn't think I can cook if it's not on the grill!!
We loved this.My husband doesn't like meatloaf but he loved this. I used bread crumbs instead of actual bread. Everything else was the same.
Absolutely perfect meatloaf. Try it folks. Easy to make and great taste. If I can make it, anyone can.
This is by far the best meatloaf I have ever had in my life. I have been trying to "tweek" my meatloaf recipe for years but have never been satisfied. I followed the recipe to the letter with the exception of adding a small portion of sauteed green peppers. Everybody that ate this said it was the best meatloaf I ever made. I will never make meatloaf any other way!!!! Thanks for sharing this with us!!!!
This is seriously the best meatloaf ever. My kids and husband loved it. I used breadcrumbs instead of fresh bread and baked it on convection (fan) on 175C for an hour. Awesome.
Enjoyed by my whole family, even the picky one! I didn't have the garlic salt, but it was still good. I know it will be even better with it, and I will definitely be making it again.
This is the best meatloaf I've ever had! I love that it is so easy to make and uses ingredients that I always have on hand. Thanks!
Very good. I may just make this my new meatloaf recipe. I think the topping really brings it all together.
I can't say enough about this recipe...my family loves it (even my 3 and 5 yr. olds). They think their Mommy is a great cook. Thanks Mary!!
I followed the recipe to the T.. You really rate this recipe 5 stars? It was so bland and unpalatable I threw the meatloaf in the garbage. Yuukk. I will stick with my own which has flavor and makes a great sandwich the next day.. VERY unhappy with this meatloaf...
Very Good! I didn't add onions because my husband doesn't like them. I also only cooked at 400 for 55 minutes and that seemed to be the perfect amount of time (I had less than a pound and a half of meat) I baked in a large pan with potatoes and carrots on the sides so they cooked in the juices from the meatloaf.
This came out great - made it with ground turkey, and used 2 eggs and flavored Italian breadcrumbs (what I had on hand). I also cut up sweet potatoes, sprinkled a little brown sugar on them and put all in the same pan. Cooked at 375* in 1 hour it was perfect. I like to cover the bottom of the pan with water to help steam so it does not dry out. Mary - your recipe is a winner!
Flavor was good. But who cooks a meatloaf for 2 hours?? One hour is plenty of cooking time for this recipe, unless you like your meatloaf bone dry.
I have made this twice now. Both times it was fabulous. The second time I made it for company and they LOVED it as well...it came back around that they raved about it to other friends of ours ..when they served meatloaf that was not as good...oops! haha. I followed almost exact...except I made some minor changes. Instead of bread I used Panko bread crumbs,I used fresh garlic that I crushed and I used grainy mustard in the meat mixture..but I stuck with yellow mustard in the sauce. I cooked it for less time than stated..about an hour instead of 2. This is now my go to meatloaf. If is VERY VERY moist and has excellent flavour. I cooked it both times with roasted potatoes surrounding it. For the potatoes I peeled and chopped then tossed them in a bowl with a bit of oil and seasoning. Our guests LOVED the flavour of the potatoes cooked in with the meatloaf...it made a sort of sauce for them. Finish the meal with a salad or some corn. Good old fashioned comfort food! (My picture is currently the one showing up for this recipe..it is in a red dish with potatoes on a stove with a red teapot in the back ground if you want to see how it turned outI can't find it to post it with my review)
I hate Meatloaf!!! This was so good even I could not help eating it. I used Minced onions instead of a fresh onion because that is what I had, but I will totally make this again my family loved it.
Great meatloaf recipe. I made it into mini-loaves as we like more "crust". My 8 year old said it was delicious. I doubled the recipe and froze half uncooked. I have found that cooked meatloaf becomes mushy after being frozen and thawed. I was a bit afraid of the mustard as I really don't like mustard w/ hamburger, but went with it based on comments and it was not really noticeable in the sauce.
Great recipe! I followed some of the other suggestions and substituted 1/2 cup of oatmeal for the bread. I also cooked it in a larger dish and put potatoes around the loaf to soak up the juices. I cooked it for the full 2 hours and it came out nice and moist. We'll definitely have this recipe again.
This was delicious. I used 2 sleeves of crushed Ritz crackers instead of bread, added 1 T of Worcestershire and 1/2 t Pickapeppa sauce. I also used 1 lb ground beef and 1 lb ground pork. For the sauce I used 1/4 c ketchup, 2 T mustard, and 4 T brown sugar. I don't think the meatloaf could stand on it's own without the sauce. It definitely makes the dish.
This was a very good meatloaf, but a little too sweet for me and my son. My husband loved it and said it was the best. I will definitely make this again, but will probably cut down the sugar and mustard.
I made this meatloaf and it was great. I took the advice of another reviewer and cooked the onions first. Instead of garlic powder I cooked the onions with minced garlic. I agree that you should cut down the brown sugar to 2 tbsp it was very sweet. I will make this meatloaf again it was great.
I haven't made meatloaf in many years but chose this recipe because it was simple and used ingredients I had. It turned out fantastic, and it didn't need 2 hours of cooking time. I made one pan that was about half a batch and baked one hour, and the 1.5 pound loaf I baked 1.5 hours. I used half ground beef and half ground pork and it was delicious!
This is exactly what meatloaf is supposed to taste like! I made it just as the recipe indicates and it was excellent. I've made so-so meatloaves all my life, but this is so much better.
This was a really great recipe. I made two changes, one by accident. My first change, the accidental one, was a reduction of the mustard by 1 tbsp in the meat mixture (misread ingredients, in a hurry). The second change was a reduction of the onion to 1/2. Still very good and flavorful.
I made this recipie since I was craving some meatloaf and I did not have the ingredients for the meatloaf that I usually make. Mine did not turn out as pretty as the picture. It was over done, so you may need to watch the cooking time on yours. I do not use bread in my usual meatloaf, instead I use bread crumbs or crackers, and I was not big on the texture that the cubes of bread gave the meatloaf. It is a simple recipie and it does have some good flavors. I am only giving it 3 stars because my husband and my children were not sold on it.
This had so many good reviews, I wanted to try this. Sorry, but this just did not do it for my family. It was moist. That's the best thing I can say for it. Not much taste, and the glaze on top was way too sweet. I thought my boys would like it, but even they said to loose the recipe. This is the first time I'm posting a negative review. I'll be going back to the Quaker Oats recipe. At least the family likes that one.
GREAT RECIPE I ADDED MUSHROOMS,USED SIX SLICES OF POTATO BREAD, ONE LARGE GREEN PEPPER, AND 1/4 TSP OF WORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE, DOUBLE THE SAUCE THE FAMILY LOVES IT...
This is a very good recipe that I will definitely use again. I used crushed saltines instead of bread and added 1 T. of Worcestershire sauce. My family loved it!
Good recipe. I tried cooking potatoes in pan as someone else had suggested and I didn't notice any better flavor to them. I will definetly make this meatloaf again but increase the amount of glaze. It just barely covers the meatloaf and is really yummy. Reminds me of a good cocktail meatball.
Delicious, classic meatloaf. The only thing I might do differently next time is either use breadcrumbs or use much smaller pieces of bread.
Very good and very easy. This was the first time I've made meatloaf and my entire family enjoyed it.
Excellent! I made this with super-duper lean beef and it was still moist. Made great meatloaf sandwiches the next day too.
I love this! I have tried all different types of meatloaf recipes (made quite a few up myself) but this one is by far the best. The meatloaf is so moist and you can't overcook it, I have tried. I had it in for over 4 hours while I was making a run and lost track of time and it was even better.
Best meatloaf ever!! Awesome recipe. I will continue using this recipe for now on.
My husband LOVED this! He really wanted a cream of mushroom meatloaf though (never had it) so I just replaced any of the ketchup and mustard w/cream of mushroom and it was a great success!! We also used Italian Style bread crumbs because I had to get rid of it. But I am so positive I will love your original recipe and everyone else would as well!
This is AWESOME! I can no longer say I can't make meatloaf Thanks to Mary! This is Wonderful and the taste is exactly like my Mama's. My Mama is gone and so is her recipe ;o( but this one is it! Thanks so very much for sharing! Make it gang; you won't be disappointed!
I loved the brown sugar in the topping mixture. What a delicious meatloaf. I always used bread crumbs but I love cubing the bread slices instead. Luckily I had just enough ketchup to make this recipe. Meatloaf is a personal favorite and "Mary's Meatloaf" has replaced my own recipe from this day forward.
This recipe is PERFECT! No need to adjust anything! Make sure you make extra sauce, you'll want it smothered in it. Thanks for sharing. My new meatloaf recipe bar none.
I LOVE YOU for sharing this recipe!!!!! This was hands down the very best meatloaf I have ever had. You seriously dont even need ketchup. I did double the sauce as some other reviewers had suggested and I think that was a good idea, that glaze is fantastic. I also used only half an onion but only because my kids were eating this and would have refused if they saw too much onion. That being said everyone had clean plates after this meal and it warmed up great the next day for leftovers night. SO GOOD and flavorful, everyone should tuck this away for a "Staple" recipe. it's a keeper!!
Very tasty... I used 2 pounds ground beef, and 1 cup cooked white rice that I had on hand and 1/4 cup oatmeal, also used 2 cloves garlic crushed instead of the garlic powder. Other than that, followed the recipe exactly, used dijon mustard. I increased the sauce a little and made 2 smaller loaves. Hubby loved it, will be saving.
I made this the other night and everyone loved it. I used 1/2 cup of oatmeal instead of the bread and it came out wonderful. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!
This was only a so-so recipe. It came out very wet and crumbly and did not stay together well. I did enjoy the mustard/sugar sauce on top, that was a nice touch, but otherwise there are better standby meatloaf recipes.
My "vegan" daughter loved this meatloaf. Had a pound of hamburger ground beef 80/20 left over, so I was worried it would be too fatty. Came out perfect! I didn't have any bread so I used panko & italian breadcrumbs instead. I used Heinze hot and spicy ketchup to kick it up a notch and it was SUPERB! Definitely going to start making meatloaf more often. Might even be able to sneak in some finely chopped veggies next time. My daughter even asked if I could make more of the sauce on top next time so she can dip her meatloaf in it. Definitely going to try that.
My family really liked this! It was moist & juicy and flavorful. I did mix in ground pork with the beef. Only had to cook for an hour until done. I would definitely make this again. Say good-bye to dry meatloaf!
This was soooo tasty. I really liked the glaze on top. I would reduce a bit of the onions to make the meatloaf more kid friendly. A definite addition to my recipe box.
I have always hated meatloaf, but wanted something different for dinner. I saw this recipe and decided we would give it a try. It was amazing. My kids both ate 2nd helpings. That never happens. It was just so good. Sweet but not to sweet and didnt have the same meatloaf taste that most meatloaves have. The only thing I did different was i used ritz crackers instead of bread and only cooked for about 1.5 instead of the full 2 hours.
This is my favorite meat loaf recipe...I like to use the chili ketchup on top...it adds a bit of extra flavor...I also line my pan with foil..its a lot easier to serve and clean up...thanks for sharing!
Loved it! I only had 1lb of ground beef, so I scaled down the rest of the ingredients accordingly, and baked at 375 for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turned out great.
This was the best meatloaf recipe I have tried!! It was so moist! I didn't cook it the full 2 hours, just around 1 hr 45 min. I forgot the onion, but it still had a good flavor. So good!
This was easy and made a nice meal but was way too oniony for my personal tastes. My husband liked it. I will cut the onion by half (or more) the next time I fix this. This did come out very moist. I scaled this down to use 1 lb. of ground beef and only baked it an hour and 25 minutes then I let it stand for about 8 minutes before serving it. This is going to make some nice leftovers for tomorrow's lunch. Thanks for sharing Mary's meatloaf.
The best meatloaf recipe ever! After reading some of the other reviews, I made some minor changes. I added half a green pepper, finely chopped and along with the onion sauteed them adding 1 teaspoon of chopped garlic just before removing from the heat. I reduced the mustard to 1 teaspoon and replaced the bread with half a cup of oats. I don't like sweet glaze for my meatloaf so I just used ketchup and it turn out wonderful. The meatloaf was so moist and flavorful. Love it!
The best meatloaf recipe so far! THANK YOU MARY! It was moist, savory, mildly sweet and slightly tangy. This recipe is a keeper.
I made and served this meatloaf to the family and everyone raved about how delicious and tasty it was. One of the best meatloaves I've made. I usually make larger quantities and freeze 1/2 of the meals (where freezable)and found that there was too much bread called for and used only 3/4 of the bread when 'doubling' the recipe. Otherwise and easy and tasty hit.
This was such a good meatloaf my family loved it. We will definently eat this again. Its going down as one of my favorites.I used red onion which really gave it a sweet taste. I used a table spoon of garlic powder. Cut the brown sugar to just one tablespoon.And made two loaves instead of one to cut the cooking time. Put in in for 20 mins uncovered and 20 mins covered. I didn't like the bread cubed I would suggest if you like soft meatloaf to use bread crumbs. Or ritz crackers.
Great recipe. I have finally found a meatloaf recipe to keep! I served it with mashed potatoes, a cream gravy (the packet gravy from IKEA!) and Apricot Glazed Carrots. Merlot to drink. Yum!
I absolutely love this meatloaf. It is by far the best I have ever had. I don't think the glaze needs to be doubled it was just enough for me and I LOVE it and so did everyone else.
Easy to make, delicious, was a big hit with my family. I used oats instead of bread as other reviewers suggested. This was one of the best, if not the best meatloaf I've ever made.
I make meatloaf once a month for our Sunday dinner. That said, I am always on the lookout for a better meatloaf recipe. This just might be it! I added minced garlic to it, but I add minced garlic to everything. Other than that, I made the recipe as is. Tremendous flavor that had the whole family coming back for seconds. Me and my husband even fought over who could take the leftovers to work today. Excellent!
Husband and stepfather raved about this meatloaf. I personally was not very happy with it.
Best meatloaf I have ever made!!! And I have made a few meatloaves in my day! Thanks for sharing. My husband loves everything made with rotel (hot) or tabasco sauce...and he even loved it. He said it tastes great with the tabasco on it. I just don't know what I am going to do with him!! I am making it again tonight, just to freeze to have on hand.
This was alright but nothing spectacular. I don't like the 2 hour cooking time on this though. Not sure whether I'll use this one again or not.
This was GOOOOD! This was a great base for me to make my first meatloaf but I used bread crumbs instead and used other spices for more flavour. added fresh garlic and added the sauce for the last 15min. i substituted the reg mustard for dijon and added a bit of apple cider vinegar.
This meatloaf is so tasty. It is quick and easy to prepare, and although it takes tow hours to bake, it is worth the wait, it comes out moist and delicious. The sweet sauce on the top is a wonderful touch. It smells so heavenly while baking its sure to conjure up your appetite.
Absolutely delicious. I made this for my family and even my picky-eater little cousin ate this up and forgot all about the other side dishes. lol
Very tasty but I read other reviews and followed their advice of adding 1/2 oatmeal in place of the bread. Next time, I'll either use the bread or add more oatmeal because the meatloaf was a little loose. The topping is very good and meatloaf extremely moist. This one is a keeper!
I made this last week, my first time makeing meat loaf. My boyfriend generally doesn't like meat loaf and loved this. I also made red skined mashed potatoes with this and for left overs was mixing the two together - it was fanominal. Almost like shepherds pie or something. I will be making this again.
I have NEVER been able to make a good meatloaf, although my family good-naturedly eats whatever I put out. My mom, on the other hand, made the quintessential meatloaf, and this tasted like Mom's! I think using the bread instead of oatmeal as filler did the trick. Here's a great meatloaf hint: Make little meatloaves in muffin tins. Takes much less time to bake and if you put a little ketchup on for "icing", they look nice on the plate, too.
Absolutely fantastic. Made this for my fiance and her grandparents tonight, and got totally rave reviews. The brown sugar topping is the major clincher I think - very good addition. I wouldn't change a thing.
