All-American Meatloaf

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I discovered this All-American meatloaf recipe when I was pregnant with my first child. This is the only version my family allows me to make still. It can be frozen ahead.

Submitted by It's A New Day
Updated on August 10, 2023
close up view of slices of Meatloaf served with salad and a biscuit on a white plate
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 5x9-inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 2 pounds ground beef

  • 1 cup quick cooking oats

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ½ cup milk

  • 2 eggs

  • ¼ cup ketchup

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon dried basil

  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 4 slices Cheddar cheese, halved

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. 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.

  3. 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 meatloaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

  4. 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.

Cook’s Note

If you want to freeze the meatloaf, bake it as directed for 1 hour, then remove from the oven and cool. Refrigerate until well chilled, then wrap, label, and freeze.

To reheat, unwrap the meatloaf and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Top with ketchup and cheese and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

69 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

344 Calories
21g Fat
12g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 344
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 595mg 26%
Total Carbohydrate 12g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 27g 53%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 398mg 8%

* 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.