Mr. Food: Meatloaf August 23
By: Jayne Ann Bugda
Updated: August 23, 2012
There's nothing more all-American, when it comes to comfort food, than meat loaf, and we've got a classic one for you!
I always find it interesting that when it comes to the ultimate main-dish comfort food, I get more e-mails requesting the recipe I'm sharing today than any other. It's a rock-solid, all-American favorite and, year-round, it always has everyone running to the table. Yep, meat loaf, it's true down-home comfort! And this version is my favorite. Well, watch: In a bowl, we combine about 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef along with a couple slices of white or whole wheat bread that we tore up into small pieces, a finely chopped onion, an egg, some milk, a bit of dry mustard, and salt and pepper. Give it a good mix...go ahead, use your hands! After pressing it into a 9" x 5" loaf pan, brush some ketchup over the top or, if you prefer, you can use spaghetti sauce - or even barbecue sauce - I mean, there are no rules with this. Okay, after it bakes off for about an hour, you know the drill, until no pink remains and the juices run clear, it's done and ready! Now, when we serve this classic sliced up along with another all-American comfort favorite, fluffy mashed potatoes, and drizzle on some gravy, tell me, is that comfort at its best? Look, I know you want this recipe for "Our Favorite Meat Loaf," so it's online along with all the go-alongs, so grab them all and enjoy your applause reward for serving and sharing some favorites that are the ultimate "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!! "
I always find it interesting that when it comes to the ultimate main-dish comfort food, I get more e-mails requesting the recipe I'm sharing today than any other. It's a rock-solid, all-American favorite and, year-round, it always has everyone running to the table. Yep, meat loaf, it's true down-home comfort! And this version is my favorite. Well, watch: In a bowl, we combine about 1-1/2 pounds of ground beef along with a couple slices of white or whole wheat bread that we tore up into small pieces, a finely chopped onion, an egg, some milk, a bit of dry mustard, and salt and pepper. Give it a good mix...go ahead, use your hands! After pressing it into a 9" x 5" loaf pan, brush some ketchup over the top or, if you prefer, you can use spaghetti sauce - or even barbecue sauce - I mean, there are no rules with this. Okay, after it bakes off for about an hour, you know the drill, until no pink remains and the juices run clear, it's done and ready! Now, when we serve this classic sliced up along with another all-American comfort favorite, fluffy mashed potatoes, and drizzle on some gravy, tell me, is that comfort at its best? Look, I know you want this recipe for "Our Favorite Meat Loaf," so it's online along with all the go-alongs, so grab them all and enjoy your applause reward for serving and sharing some favorites that are the ultimate "OOH IT'S SO GOOD!! "
