Best-Ever Meat Loaf Recipe

Best-Ever Meat Loaf Recipe

  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup milk
  • 3 slices bread, torn
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup grated carrot
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar or mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  2. Shape into a 7-1/2-in. x 3-1/2-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes.
  3. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees F, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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