Meatloaf is a recipe that everyone should know how to make! Mom’s Classic Meatloaf is just that…. THE BEST! Comfort food at its finest!
Believe it or not, one of my favorite recipes growing up was mom’s meatloaf. Perfectly moist, packed with flavor, and the one meal I requested for my birthday dinner! Each year, my mom would make my brother and I whichever meal we wanted for our birthdays, and this tasty dish was my go-to. Served with mashed potatoes and a veggie, I would be one happy girl!
Mom’s Classic Meatloaf is a family favorite recipe that has the best flavor! This meatloaf recipe is easy to make, holds together, and has an incredible glaze on top!
My dad and brother weren’t fans of meatloaf, so they didn’t particularly love my birthday choice each year, ha-ha!
A few months back, my mom tweaked her go to meatloaf recipe and it’s even better (didn’t know that was even possible)! The ketchup sauce she covers it with is one of my favorite parts about this! Even my dad enjoys it nowadays!!
Now that I have a family of my own, it’s fun cooking dishes I loved as a kid. My three kids enjoy meatloaf and scrape their plates clean each time this is served!
This dish is classic comfort food at its finest! So many different varieties out there, but this one is a must try! If you’re looking for a hearty meal to serve your family, look no further!
Plus, isn’t mom’s cooking always a winner?!?!
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Ingredients Needed for Mom’s Classic Meatloaf:
Ground Beef
Quick Oats
Milk
Egg
Onion
Salt/Pepper
Ketchup
Brown Sugar
Mustard
How to prepare:
In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, oats, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper.
Transfer mixture to a loaf pan and press meat mixture evenly into pan.
In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
Spread mixture evenly on top of meat mixture.
Place pan in preheated oven, 350 degrees, and bake for about 75 minutes.
Remove from oven and allow to set up for a few minutes before serving!
What’s better than a hearty meatloaf? Mom’s Classic Meatloaf is easy and foolproof. No bells and whistles – just a few ingredients needed! Print the recipe below and be sure to give it a try!
Mom's Classic Meatloaf
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 3/4 cup quick oats
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium bowl, combine the beef, oats, milk, egg, onion, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to incorporate everything.
- Transfer meat mixture into a loaf pan and press down evenly.
- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard.
- Pour mixture evenly on top of meatloaf.
- Place pan into preheated oven and cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes (keep an eye on it as oven temps vary).
- Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes before serving! Enjoy!
