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Mama’s Meatloaf Recipe

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Meatloaf.

Here in this Southern house, it’s as much a staple as sweet tea and cornbread.  Now, I am not saying Meatloaf is a strictly Southern delicacy.  To be honest, I don’t even know the origination of meatloaf.  I’ll let y’all look that one up and let me know.  😀

I just know… we Southerners love us some good ole’ meatloaf and mashed taters.  And don’t EVEN think about serving that meatloaf without a slathering of ketchup baked on top.   

I am sure there are 500+ recipes for meatloaf on the internet.  Maybe more.  I just know that I have been making and serving Mama’s Meatloaf Recipe all of my adult life.   I am happy to share it here with you!

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Continuing on with “Winter Cravings: Classic Comfort Foods”…

This is the 4th recipe I have shared as part of this series, but I am loving sharing some of my favorite Comfort Food Recipes so I think I will share for a few more weeks, and then I will compile them all together in one mini e-book.  

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When you read the title of this post and recipe, I’m sure you think this is MY Mama’s recipe huh?  Well, in some ways it is, because my Mama definitely used this recipe.  But actually, it’s my grandmother’s recipe. Mama said at some point soon after she was married over 60 years ago, she copied down her Mama’s Meatloaf recipe to add to her recipe box, and she wrote Mama’s Meatloaf Recipe.  Two generations later, it’s still known as this. 

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I won’t lie, I make my own variation of this recipe at times by adding grated garlic or fresh herbs or sauteed peppers, etc, but it’s still the same basic recipe that my grandmother made, my Mama made, my sister makes, I make and now my daughter-in-law makes for her family.  

I would say that qualifies as a tried and true family recipe.  

And what do you serve with Meatloaf?  Ya’ gotta have mashed potatoes (gravy is optional) and then some kind of vegetable like glazed carrots or green beans.  

Of course Meatloaf can be served anytime of the week…but I have to say, is there anything more comforting on a Sunday afternoon than Meatloaf for dinner?  🙂

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Mama's Homemade Meatloaf Recipe
2017-02-05 21:08:31
Serves 4
A delicious meatloaf packed topped with a brown sugar-ketchup sauce. Perfect for Sunday dinner or any day of the week!
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Ingredients
  1. 1 lb ground beef (not too lean as some fat is needed)
  2. 1/2 lb ground veal or ground pork
  3. 1 slice bread (broken or chopped finely)
  4. 1 egg, beaten
  5. 1 small vidalia onions or sweet onion, finely chopped or grated
  6. 1 teaspoon salt
  7. 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
  8. 4 tablespoons ketchup
  9. 2⁄3 cup milk
Sauce
  1. 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  2. 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firm
  3. 1⁄2 cup ketchup
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Meatloaf: Combine all meatloaf ingredients and mix so they are well blended. Place in a greased casserole dish or loaf pan. Smooth the top.
  3. Sauce: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour evenly over meatloaf mixture.
  4. Bake approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes , depending on thickness of meatloaf.
Notes
  1. * You can reserve a bit of the sauce and pour over the meatloaf after it comes out of the oven if desired.
By Barb Garrett, The Everyday Home
The Everyday Home https://everydayhomeblog.com/

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If you missed any of the previous Classic Comfort Food Recipes…here you go:

Old Fashioned Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup

Easy Shepherd’s Pie

Lentil and Chorizo Soup

 

What do you serve with YOUR meatloaf?  I’d love for you to tell me below!

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Comments

  1. Sharon Frazee says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    This is my first time at your blog. Looking forward to reading more and reading eveything and not just the recipes, like I usually do.

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  2. Julie Walker says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    I’ve never seen anyone use vinegar on the topping. I will have to try it. I

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  3. Edy says

    February 6, 2017 at 7:30 AM

    yum yum yum….
    I love meat loaf and this is close to my own recipe
    Just shows great minds think alike
    Love the book …
    Looking forward to next chapter
    It is a fun read

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  4. Rachel Thompson says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    I’m in need of some comfort food today and this made choosing what to make for dinner Easy! Thanks

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  5. Katrin says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:35 AM

    Yum! Meatloaf is definitely a favorite comfort food. I just recently found your blog, but didn’t know you posted recipes until today.

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  6. Mary Coney says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM

    I just asked my husband what he wanted for dinner tonight. He said “surprise me!” I haven’t made meatloaf in a long time, this looks delish! I know what I am making tonight! Thank you! I love your Blog!!!

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  7. michele says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:53 AM

    thanks for the recipe..i’m a vegetarian but hubby isn’t so i’ll be trying this on thanks

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  8. Kay says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:03 AM

    Enjoy your blog. I don’t always comment but I always enjoy reading. Thanks!

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  9. CarolINE says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:22 AM

    YUM! I’m going to try to make it THIS week!! Thank you!

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  10. Linda Hickey says

    February 6, 2017 at 11:29 AM

    Your meat loaf recipe looks and seems inviting. I can’t wait to try it. I will let you know how it is for us.

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  11. amy says

    February 6, 2017 at 12:24 PM

    Love your blog….so glad I signed up for emails! Going to try this meatloaf, sounds amazing. 🙂

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  12. Cyndi Ziegler says

    February 6, 2017 at 1:22 PM

    This looks soooo yummy! Just printed it and will try soon, carrots, potatoes and all! Best wishes on your trip to NYC and many blessings! I have not been on your blog long but look forward always to catching up with you!

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  13. Betty Sanders-Seavey says

    February 6, 2017 at 2:07 PM

    Must try your Mama’s – Grandma’s meatloaf with the Barbara touch!

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  14. Myrna says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Sounds simple but yummy.

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  15. Susan Kistler says

    February 6, 2017 at 3:54 PM

    Meatloaf is the first thing I ever learned to cook from a recipe- the Betty Crocker cookbook for kids- way back in the day! And it’s still one of my favorites- can’t wait to try the sauce- I usually just have ketchup and sometimes I lay strips of bacon across the top of mine while baking.

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  16. Vanessa says

    February 6, 2017 at 4:04 PM

    This looks so amazing! I am going to try this recipe.

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  17. Deborah in Blair says

    February 6, 2017 at 5:26 PM

    This recipe is very close to my Mama’s, which I love and which I have passed on to my grandson (age 13). It’s his favorite meal. Good ole’ Southern boy that he is.

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  18. Kim Smith says

    February 6, 2017 at 6:33 PM

    This looks so good. Great photos. I love meatloaf myself, but the family doesn’t. Sad for me. But I can make small ones and save them for times when it’s just me, right? and I can’t wait for Vidalia onions to come back in season.

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  19. Edith Weldon says

    February 6, 2017 at 8:16 PM

    So love your recipe!!! In our family, meatloaf is such a comfort food that when my girls come home, that is what they want me to fix! So I am definitely trying your dear Mama’s recipe out!
    I really look forward to the next day with the meatloaf sandwich on sour dough bread, grilled! Yum O!!!
    I so enjoy opening up your daily blog! It is like chatting with a friend!

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  20. MARTHAIA says

    February 7, 2017 at 2:40 AM

    Meat loaf is a favorite here in this s c home ,,,,looks really good gonna try this whole recipe out with the carrots & potatoes.Thanks

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  21. Maria Brittis says

    February 8, 2017 at 11:22 PM

    OH Wow, I am obsessed with meat loaf, when I saw this I had to let you know that.. I will love these recipes. There are so many ways to make meatloaf and thanks for more ways! P. S. Have you tried mash potatoes in the middle of meat loaf, so so good.
    Maria

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  22. Dru says

    February 9, 2017 at 2:35 AM

    Nothing like a good meatloaf and this one looks delish. I’m going to try it.

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  23. PC says

    February 12, 2017 at 4:58 PM

    My first husband and my second husband say I can’t make good meatloaf – I am trying this one before we are doomed to Boston Market forever!!!

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    • Barb says

      February 12, 2017 at 6:57 PM

      LOL, I actually LIKE Boston Market meatloaf. 😀 We don’t have one of those around here…boo! I miss them. Hope they like my meatloaf.

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  24. Becky says

    February 13, 2017 at 8:35 AM

    Meatloaf…yummy! One of my favorites! I love that you’re sharing some of your tried and true recipes. My daughter put together a very nice recipe book “Family Favorites” of many family recipes. They were given to family members as Christmas gifts. Well received by all. Now we have 80% of our family recipes in a very nice book form. I keep mine displayed…not only is it pleasant to view, it has the wonderful recipes of by-gone years.

    I’m loving your blog.

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  25. Carlee says

    February 17, 2017 at 7:24 AM

    I have not made a meatloaf in forever, I really need to fix that! Yours looks absolutely delicious!

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  26. Janice neal says

    February 24, 2017 at 5:33 PM

    Barb, you must have been reading my mind. We haven’t had meatloaf in ages, so, I just bought some nice, grass-fed ground chuck and some ground pork to make one. But since I don’t have a go-to recipe, finding your posting is pure SERENDIPITY. Slices of satisfying, sauce-topped comfort is gonna be making some happy mouths around here!

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  27. Janice neal says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:01 PM

    Really enjoying visiting your blog. Just went over to see your Homemade Cornbread Mix recipe after copying down the meatloaf recipe from your Mama and grandmother. I’ve always kept Jiffy corn muffin mix on hand to make muffins. Now I’m going to save some money and still be able to have easy, fragrant, sweet, golden corn muffins (or cornbread!) whenever. Thanks! (Now I have just one problem… what to look at NEXT at everdayhomeblog.)

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  28. Janice neal says

    February 24, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    OOPS… typo alert… I meant to type “everydayhomeblog” in my comment about the cornbread mix recipe… not everdayhomeblog. Sorry. Hope it can be corrected.

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