For extra flavor, sauté the chopped onion and garlic in a little olive oil until softened before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. Feel free to add other vegetables to the meatloaf, such as diced bell peppers, carrots, or celery. For a spicier meatloaf, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the mixture. Meatloaf can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Thaw completely in the refrigerator before baking as directed. Serve with mashed potatoes, green beans, and a side of ketchup for a classic meal.
All-American Meatloaf
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME1 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS138
A comforting classic elevated. This meatloaf boasts a juicy, flavorful interior and a perfectly caramelized, cheesy top. It's freezer-friendly, making it ideal for busy weeknights or meal prepping.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate12 g
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Cholesterol134 mg
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Fiber1 g
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Protein27 g
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Saturated Fat9 g
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Sodium595 mg
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Sugar4 g
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Fat21 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View In a large bowl, gently combine ground beef, quick oats, chopped onion, milk, beaten eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, minced garlic, salt, dried basil, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; avoid overmixing to prevent a tough meatloaf. (10 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View Pat the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. (2 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until the meatloaf is firm and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). (75 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Remove from the oven. Spread the remaining 2 tablespoons of ketchup evenly over the top of the meatloaf. Arrange the Cheddar cheese slices on top. (3 minutes)
06 Step
Recipe View Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (5 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf. (10 minutes)
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Julio Mante
Apr 5, 2025I added some Worcestershire sauce and it was amazing!
Roberta Bins
Feb 8, 2025My kids are picky eaters, but they devoured this!
Berenice Brown
Dec 2, 2024Freezing this was a lifesaver during a busy week. Tasted just as good as fresh!
Blaze Greenholt
Jun 10, 2024This is the best meatloaf I've ever made! The oats keep it so moist.
Bernita Kshlerin
Dec 18, 2023I used Italian seasoning instead of basil since that's what I had on hand. Still delicious!