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.
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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- 1 lb ground beef (not too lean as some fat is needed)
- 1/2 lb ground veal or ground pork
- 1 slice bread (broken or chopped finely)
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 small vidalia onions or sweet onion, finely chopped or grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons ketchup
- 2⁄3 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed firm
- 1⁄2 cup ketchup
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Meatloaf: Combine all meatloaf ingredients and mix so they are well blended. Place in a greased casserole dish or loaf pan. Smooth the top.
- Sauce: Combine all ingredients and mix well. Pour evenly over meatloaf mixture.
- Bake approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes , depending on thickness of meatloaf.
- * You can reserve a bit of the sauce and pour over the meatloaf after it comes out of the oven if desired.
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If you missed any of the previous Classic Comfort Food Recipes…here you go:
Old Fashioned Chunky Chicken Noodle Soup
What do you serve with YOUR meatloaf? I’d love for you to tell me below!
xxoo, Barb
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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.
View CommentI’ve never seen anyone use vinegar on the topping. I will have to try it. I
View Commentyum yum yum….
View CommentI love meat loaf and this is close to my own recipe
Just shows great minds think alike
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Looking forward to next chapter
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I’m in need of some comfort food today and this made choosing what to make for dinner Easy! Thanks
View CommentYum! Meatloaf is definitely a favorite comfort food. I just recently found your blog, but didn’t know you posted recipes until today.
View CommentI 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!!!
View Commentthanks for the recipe..i’m a vegetarian but hubby isn’t so i’ll be trying this on thanks
View CommentEnjoy your blog. I don’t always comment but I always enjoy reading. Thanks!
View CommentYUM! I’m going to try to make it THIS week!! Thank you!
View CommentYour meat loaf recipe looks and seems inviting. I can’t wait to try it. I will let you know how it is for us.
View CommentLove your blog….so glad I signed up for emails! Going to try this meatloaf, sounds amazing. 🙂
View CommentThis 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!
View CommentMust try your Mama’s – Grandma’s meatloaf with the Barbara touch!
View CommentSounds simple but yummy.
View CommentMeatloaf 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.
View CommentThis looks so amazing! I am going to try this recipe.
View CommentThis 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.
View CommentThis 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.
View CommentSo 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!
View CommentI 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!
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
View CommentOH 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.
View CommentMaria
Nothing like a good meatloaf and this one looks delish. I’m going to try it.
View CommentMy 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!!!
View CommentLOL, I actually LIKE Boston Market meatloaf. 😀 We don’t have one of those around here…boo! I miss them. Hope they like my meatloaf.
View CommentMeatloaf…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.
View CommentI have not made a meatloaf in forever, I really need to fix that! Yours looks absolutely delicious!
View CommentBarb, 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!
View CommentReally 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.)
View CommentOOPS… 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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