Love & Best Dishes: Old-Fashioned Meatloaf, A.K.A Basic Meatloaf Recipe 

My mom would sautee her veggies before adding them to the meat mixture. The sautee added more flavor.

I am 65 years old and have never heard of placing the bread in the bottom of the pan! What an excellent tip! Thank you 😊

Busy day meatloaf! Ground beef, 1 packet Lipton onion soup mix, 2 slices bread torn up, 1 egg, 1/2 milk, worsteshire 2 tablespoons, little dry mustard, garlic powder. 🙌 350 40-60 min.

Oh Paula, this brought back some really happy memories for me. We used to always say my mother's meatloaf was legendary. She would make it with ketchup on the top. The big difference is she would put it in a 9 x 13 pan in the middle and all around it she would put those little small canned potatoes and then pour some of the tomato sauce over them as well. As the meatloaf cooked and the juices came out they soaked in to the potatoes, making them amazingly flavorful and delicious! Haven't made it in a while. I really need to do that! Mom may be gone, but I make many of her recipes still. ❤

Paula, thank you so much for the tip about using bread in the bottom of the pan to soak up the grease! I was never taught to cook in my childhood and in my adulthood I prefer not to use recipes. I watch a couple of RU-vid videos when I want to make a specific dish and I take a little bit from one in the other until I make it my own. I had never made meatloaf in my life before the last time I saw this video and I could not believe how well that bread in the bottom thing worked not a speck of grease! And right now, I have my second ever meatloaf using the same trick. I didn't use the oats but used a combination of Panko and Italian bread crumbs instead.

Yes, leftover meatloaf sandwiches are the best! Have you ever tried French onion soup mix in it?

I am so glad I found your RU-vid channel, I have missed watching you on TV so bad. Much love to you Ms. Paula

Hubby and I feel like we’ve.been on house arrest since last March! So I’ve been cooking up a storm and it’s your fault! I do need a reliable meatloaf recipe as I’ve never ever been able to duplicate my mom or dads recipe! Thank you Paula and hubby thanks you too! Your bread on the bottom is a fabulous idea!

If you substitute barbeque sauce for the tomato sauce in the meatloaf it has so much better flavor. I use about 1/2 cup for a 2lb meatloaf. Instead of chopped onions, I use the Durkee fried onions crumbed into small pieces. Then you can top the meatloaf with the barbeque sauce too. My husband hates meatloaf and he loves this recipe.

My mom’s recipe used crushed up Ritz crackers instead of bread or oatmeal as a binder. It works great and adds flavor. I also use a touch of Worchestershire sauce

Hi I love your videos. I have every one of your cookbooks and use them a lot. Its nice to see your videos to see the way you prepare it instead of just in print. An extra benefit to your delicious recipes my family and I enjoy..And best part is you are so sweet and welcoming and your expertise in the kitchen amazes me. As far as meatloaf recipes our family going back to my Grandma has always used bread soaked in milk..we are Italian. Can't wait to try the bread on the bottom of the pan.😊Thank you so much for all you do .

I have never been a good cook. That meant that my 10 year old son had to learn how to cook If he wanted to ever eat good food. I remember the 1st time he made meat loaf. I never much cared for meat loaf, so I wasn't looking forward to it when I came home from work. What a shock!! It was, and still is, the best meatloaf I ever ate! He used Stovetop Stuffing instead of bread crumbs. It had a firmer consistency than most I had ever tasted. He also put cheese in the middle and the same topping you did on yours, only he used less on top of his, and He served it with a small bowl of that topping, so you could add what you wanted. It was soo yummy! He is 36 years old now, and still a great cook.

Hi Paula! I am in Louisville, KY and tomorrow is Derby weekend. I wore myself out cooking today....derby pies, country ham and biscuits, cucumber sandwiches, ham salad sandwiches, shrimp salad, veggie platters, etc. Now I am in bed relaxing with your videos. Such a nice way to unwind.

Meatloaf is an all-time favorite! But when I was working and preparing lunches in advance, I actually burned myself out on meatloaf. But I'm finally able to eat it again. Growing up we put bell pepper and onion in the meat mixture along with oatmeal, egg, salt, pepper and worcestershire sauce. We put part of the 8 oz can of tomato sauce in the mixture, reserving a small amount for the top. This was always good with mashed potatoes and green beans or other green vegetables. But the leftover meatloaf was never eaten as a full meal again, like when it was just baked. I think the best part was making meatloaf sandwiches with mayonnaise and ketchup. In fact, I think we enjoyed the sandwiches more. Through the years I've added different things to meatloaf for different variations, I even put boiled eggs in the middle for a surprise when cutting into it. Meatloaf doesn't have to be fancy because the best end result is the sandwich. Well a week ago we were buried in snow and today it was in the 70's. That's Texas for you. 🤠 We've been cooped up for so long but today my sister and I went out for a hamburger. 🍔 Not just any hamburger but the kind of burger that you crave. And we had been craving it since the snow last week. And this wasn't from a chain restaurant, it's a family owned place that puts a lot of effort in what they make. It's a big juicy burger served with fries. My sister and I go together because neither of us can eat a whole one. We also walked over to a local bakery and got a cinnamon roll and whoopie pie. I love living in a small town where you can just walk around the square and find so many things. And it was nice to get out after such a long time. Hope everyone is enjoying the weekend. It's nice to have some decent weather again. Don't get too jealous, next week will be down in the 50's until at least Friday. Just in time for another very pleasant weekend. 💞

Ms. Deen, thank you and aunt Peggy for the video and recipe. I made my mom's meatloaf tonite after being down with the flu the last week. After losing 11.5 lbs in a week I needed something wholesome. My mom and your aunt Peggy must have shared that recipe because it is the same. Tonight I used ketchup on top. The lean ground chuck produced almost no fat run off and so succulent meatloaf. Two differences, I put about 2 tbls of Worcester sauce and used italian bread crumbs inside instead of on the bottom. I like the bread on bottom idea. All other ingredients I used tonight were the same as yours. After a week of barely no food, this fed my soul. Thank you for the video.

Here’s what I’ve been doing: binge watching your videos and revisiting my love for cooking! Cooking for one is tough so I’ve gotten out of the habit of making a regular meal. Somehow tho I managed to put on Covid weight ha! I’m also a card maker so when I can I make cards to sell as well as donate to nursing homes and my church card ministry. How is aunt Peggy doing? Did she go back to Albany? I miss seeing her in your guest house videos!! Love to all of you!!

Just been working and hanging out with my hubby. The differences in our meatloaf recipe starts with the fact that we grind our own meat, so we control which meat is used and how much fat (personal favorite is chuck with bacon ground together). We also cook the veggies (especially the onions since even slightly raw onions upset hubby’s stomach). The last difference is the topping/glaze. My husband grew up eating meatloaf topped with thick beef gravy, which is actually quite tasty.

I always cook my onion, peppers, garlic, and choped fine carrots to make meat loaf. That way u add a vegetable that no one knows is in it. Rest of recipe is the same

Paula - when it came to meatloaf, a staple in our home growing up, my grandmother Adams said it best: don’t mess with meatloaf. Meaning, she kept it simple and didn’t experiment with different ingredients. Her recipe is pretty much the same as this one except she used tiny pieces of leftover bread for the tightener (Depression Era people never threw anything away!).

I always use oatmeal in my meatloaf. Looks delicious.

Hi Paula, my meatloaf is a bit different from yours. I’ve been making it this way for ages and even people who don’t normally like meatloaf like mine. I do make the exact same topping though. 👍🏻👍🏻 What I do is buy the meatloaf mix at the grocery store, which is beef, pork, and veal ground together. The packages are usually about a pound and a third. To that I’ll add a beaten egg, half an envelope of onion soup mix, a few good glugs of Worcestershire sauce, a half cup milk, and a half cup dried breadcrumbs. I beat the egg into the milk and then add the soup mix and the Worcestershire to that so it’s all combined before I mix it into the meat. I pour the milk/egg mixture into the meat, squish it together, and then add the bread crumbs. I form it into a loaf in the center of a sheet pan and add the topping on all sides, which like yours is a few tablespoons of ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar mixed together. I bake for an hour at 350.

I had a package of dry onion soup mix to my meatloaf delicious! It adds a lot of flavor and makes it very moist!

I grew up with meatloaf made with brown mushroom gravy sauce. Never had it with tomatoes or green peppers. My recipe is finely diced onion, mushrooms, garlic, yellow or red bell pepper sautéed in butter, then mixed in with ground beef, egg, Italian bread crumbs, fresh parsley, salt & pepper, smoked paprika, ground mustard, a splash of soy sauce & some shredded cheese. Bake. On the stove top make a gravy with sliced mushrooms sautéed, flour, beef broth, splash of Worcesteshire sauce & Italian seasoning. Spoon gravy over baked slices of meatloaf & mashed potatoes.

Gosh it’s so good to see you again Paula! I didn’t know you had a site on RU-vid or I would have been watching you. I agree that the bread is a really good idea…..although I recently bought a meatloaf pan that is two parts-the top pan has holes in it so the fat drains into the bottom pan. I got the idea from Rachel at Rachel cooks with Love. I watch her all the time. You and she have the same vibe…so sweet and fun. Love from Cathy in Montana 💕

We always have used the Quaker Oats “prize winning meatloaf “ recipe that was on the oatmeal carton. It’s pretty much the same as what you did except I add a couple shots of Worcestershire sauce. I use Lawrys seasoned salt instead of regular salt, I don’t put green peppers in it just onion. Then I top mine with 2-3 strips of bacon. Thanks for sharing your recipes with us! I have really enjoyed watching!

Mmm mmmm I just kove meatloaf. I dont think theres a person who doesn't like meat loaf.... I love to put red yellow or orange peppers in mine as well as some mushrooms finely chopped and also i love to use veg or original breton crackers it just add to it so much. Give it a try and i hope u all enjoy :) I know what im making tonight for supper. Love your channel Paula and love your character. Take care and god bless Felicia Aylward Cape Breton Nova Scotia

I’ve never heard of using oats! My family has always used breadcrumbs. I’m ready for everything to go back to “normal”. I’m planning a trip with my mom to savannah (she’s been twice already and I’ve had to miss both trips) it sounds amazing the way everyone talks. We’re from indiana so it’s not too bad of a drive! Maybe we’ll see you and the boys down there! 💜

I caramelize my onions quickly by sautéing them with a cover and deglaze with water to scrape up all the yummy brown bits when it starts to stick to the bottom. At the end I add some sliced button mushrooms bc they soak up all the juices in the pan, and this sounds weird but if u add 3 or 4 chopped anchovies at the very end w a splash of Worcester sauce, it adds a really nice meatiness to it. Even people who say they hate anchovies love my meatloaf!

I've been a fan of Paula's for years. Every time I make this meatloaf folks request the recipe. Thank you for teaching me how to cook with good basic staple ingredients.

Yes! extra mayo, and just warm enough! maybe a handful of fresh lays potato chips

Thanks Paula, I just cooked very same recipe and it was the best we've eaten in years,,,my hubby used to say it never taste the same, but now I use this and we all love it very much, I have a simple man who doesn't like onions, garlic, bell peppers either, so I make em big enough to flick to side for him, but I gotta have onions and peppers in mine. And I used breadcrumbs instead of oats, other than the oats did just like you did and we give it 100 ✨ s

Usually when I asked my husband what he'd like for dinner, he won't say, but lately he has been asking for meatloaf. We always use the recipe off the Quaker Oats box which is very similar to this (you use more onion & some peppers)--I always use the tomato sauce instead of tomato juice because it's just the right size. My favorite part is the sweet ketchup topping. I got some 80/20 ground beef today and he's going to get his meatloaf!

oh man..... how is Aunt Peggy? I haven't seen her..... please give her hugs, tell her she's missed, and loved❤

Good Sunday morning Ms Paula and friends!👋🏽 Over the years, I've made meatloaf various ways. However, I've never used nor have I ever heard of using oatmeal in meatloaf. I've used either crackers, bread crumbs or actual broken up bread soaked in a little milk. The seasoning combination that my family and I seem to like best is the McCormick meatloaf seasoning pack. I use onion, bell pepper and egg. Sometimes I've used tomato sauce, ketchup, ketchup mixed with bbq sauce, or even spaghetti sauce or marinara sauce. I prefer using spaghetti sauce, a little in the meatloaf mixture and on top. Either way, my meatloaf has always been💣!!! 😁

Hi Ms. Paula, My meatloaf is very similar to yours except I partially sauté my veggies first and I also found for my taste all oatmeal was to gummy. I use half oatmeal half saltine crackers.. & I do not add the diced tomatoes to the meatloaf I use a couple tablespoons of good quality ketchup or Heinz chili sauce and mix in,. My topping is the same as yours in addition to yellow mustard I use a little grey poupon, onion powder and mustard powder. I place my onions carrots and potatoes around the meatloaf and that sauce from the meatloaf flavors the veggies perfectly. I have found the veggies need to be cut fairly small or precooked to be done at the same time as the meatloaf.. It’s a cold dreary day here in Pennsylvania and I’m baking sourdough bread. It’s been my hobby since Christmas.

Paula, I make my meatloaf similar to yours but I form mine into nice big patties an inch to an inch and a half thick like a hamburger and then wrap a strip of bacon around them and secure them with a tooth pick. For my topping I use ketchup and Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce in equal portion I reserve half the sauce and set to the side to use at the table; I use the other half to baste the top of the patties with. I cook these on a sheet tray with a wire rack to remove the grease. I hope you try this one some time its great my family love it! Love you Paula!

Thank you for your time, I'm sure we all appreciate you taking time to share your recipes.

I use breadcrumbs instead of oatmeal, and ketchup instead of tomato sauce. I also add a little brown sugar. Every thing else is the same as yours. soooo good!

Gona need -1lb ground beef 1/2 lb.ground pork .2 eggs,1tbl.spoon ea. season salt, blk.pepper, 1 med.ea onion ,bell pepper diced, 1 cup bread crumbs, 1/4 cup ea. katchup +,bbq sauce .any flavor u like. Mix well.i use a pan with a sloted. rack so it won't be in the grease bake 1hr.😋💘💘💘that was my granny's recipe

Paula, I use celery, onion, garlic, sauteed together to get the water out of the veggies, and salt, black or white pepper and a little dried rosemary, tyme and parsley. I cut up bread and soak in 1/2 cup milk. 2 slices. Then after mixing in 1/2 cup tomato ketchup, spices, 2 eggs and hamburger I form in a loaf and put it in my special loaf pan which drains off grease and put your topping on, except that I add teasp of Worcestershire. Bake as usual. It's good, my husband loves it! Freezes well too!! Never heard of putting bread in the bottom of the pan. Do just pull it off when the meatloaf is cool?

I love meatloaf. I'm allergic to eggs, so dont use them. I have never tried the bread trick but I will next time I make some meatloaf.

Sometimes I add celery as well as bell pepper. Other than that, this is the recipe I have always used. Love the bread idea!

I hung clothes, then it rained so I brought them, hung them on a rack and turned on the fan. Maybe they will be ready for tomorrow. So, I decided to make a bigger "baby" blanket for my g-g-grandbaby. Her mama died of a blood clot in her lung when the baby was 10 months old. She is now 16 months old. I just love pampering her. My grandson is doing a great job taking care of her. My daughter watches her after she gets off of work and then her daddy goes to work. Thanks for giving me something to watch while I am crocheting. Thanks for sharing. Have a Blessed Day.

I love a simple recipe like this Paula but at 84 I am still learning. I found it really works to mix all your ingredients first in a separate bowl and then add to your meat, less handling.

I bought the Dean Family cookbook while visiting your restaurant in Savannah in 2012 and have been making Aunt Peggy's meatloaf since!! I can't use peppers because they give me heartburn but I absolutely love this recipe it's the only one I use! I never used the bread because I don't think it was written in the recipe but I might give it a try next time! 😋

Watching Paula make her recipes is so relaxing... Her authenticity is so beautiful...💗

Looks so good… I make mine with ground chuck, Meatloaf Fixin’s…by Hunt’s, old fashioned oats, onions..s Alf and pepper…NO EGG. I bake it in a long cake pan, surrounded by carrots, onions and potatoes red ones… I put BBQ sauce on top. The veggies get a wonderful glaze on them. This was, one of my husband’s fav meals…of course he loved meatloaf sandwiches,,, Yum.

There is a brown sauce made with bourbon that is so delicious over meatloaf. First time I had it was at a restaurant so I went hunting for the recipe. I found it and put it in my recipe book (I thought) but its been so long since I made it I don't remember the name of it and hope I can find it again. I like the sauce you put together too for the top of the meatloaf. Much better than just ketchup. Will have to try the bread trick too.

I really like classic, simple, and basic recipes.

I have made this several times. It is good I only change I use bbq sauce instead of ketchup. I find it does not hold as slices. I do not bake in jelly roll. When she did it on her show she baked in a 9x13. I could be using too much tomatoes because I used the 14oz can. But it is good. I make it because it uses oatmeal which I always have instead of bread which I don’t always have.

I don’t use a recipe for my meatloaf either- but my boys love it.I use ground round, egg, 1 envelope onion soup mix, diced bell pepper, grated Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, ketchup, salt and pepper, and a tiny bit of mustard. I top mine with a mix of ketchup and brown sugar- no mustard. It usually takes an hour on 350 degrees. I’m making some for supper tonight, with baked potatoes and a salad.

My mother always covered the top of her meat loaf with slices of bacon instead of tomatoes if any kind. Loved it. Plus she always sautéed her shopped onions, carrots, etc in butter prior to adding to meat.

Can’t wait to try this recipe and use your topping!! Looks so good. Thx for sharing

Hello the bread on bottom good idea I never would have thought of it thanks for sharing that and the meatloaf God Bless you stay safe

Hi Paula I metyou at Cascos acorss the street from Gwinnett Ga Mall years ago there was a lady standing by me screeming PAULA look every one thinks I look like you over and over and you come right up to me and didnt give her a second look and hugged me that made my day for she was pushing at me and screeming so load and she took the last book that you were saling and some one came up and took it from her and gave it to me That was the best time of my life been able to met you Love you so much Keep up the good work

This recipe looks and sounds SO SO GOOD!

I am making this for dinner tonight. I made a few changes because my husband eats Keto so I put parmesan in place of the oats. I used sugar free bbq sauce and an alternative brown sugar (Sukrin Gold) with Dijon mustard for the topping!

Meatloaf sandwiches are my husband's and my favorite too!! Thank you for that sliced bread trick in the bottom of the loaf pan!! Really enjoy your videos!!!

I never used dried oats before, its usually the bread crumbs, but I tried it and it was Great! And the Bread on the bottom, great idea!! Didn't do the green peppers though due to I just never liked them, they taste okay, I usually skim out the chunks when making my pasta sauce, because its just the chunks I detest for some reason.. Must be some childhood trauma related to green peppers, I guess.😋 But the rest of the family loved the meatloaf.. Thank you Paula!! Lotsa Love Blessings to Ya!! 🥰🥰

I never put peppers in mine I don't like them cooked just raw. I will add some brown sugar a can of vegetable soup some parmesan cheese with some of the ingredients you've used and toped with some tomato paste or crushed tomatoes. It's amazing what you can add to meatloaf to make it your own. When I was younger and just started cooking I would do a basic one crackers, onions, egg, bbq sauce and cup of frozen mix veggies. I liked your idea with the bread on the bottom. I'll use it next time I cook one.💕

Hi Paula😊 I tried this meatloaf recipe way back when you had your first show many many years ago. I always made two of them at a time because of two teenage boys. The first time I made it both meatloafs got devoured. From that moment on I have used your recipe. Now when the boys come for supper your meatloaf is always requested.

Sandwiches made the next day from the leftover meatloaf are the best. 💯

I have been using this same meatloaf recipe for years! It's super!

My late grandma passed from cancer years ago and she loved her some paula deen. She would use her recipes and pitvher on spin on it.

GM EVERYONE. I ALSO LOVE MEATLOAF SANDWICHES. EVERY TIME WE HAVE MEATLOAF, I JUST HAVE TO DO A SANDWICH, FOR SURE.

I do different versions as well. I do one like this with a topping of ketchup mixed with karo syrup. Sometimes I used Lipton onion mix as a seasoning. And I use whatever binders I have on hand: cracker crumbs, dry oatmeal, canned bread crumbs just whatever I have. Sometimes I add ketchup in the meat or canned tomatoes sauce. Again, whatever is on hand. We eat some meatloaf in my house.

This is one of my favorite recipe. Thank you so very much for everything you do

My aunt used bread in the bottom of her pan. None of us ever used a loaf pan but you can still use the bread. I use 2 pounds of 80/20 ground beef and Johnsonvill breakfast sausage in the 1 pound package. It's already got some seasoning with pepper and salt and other spices. I use bread crumbs and on-two eggs depending on size on hand (I usually have jumbo so one will do). Then whatever else I have on hand. prior to getting the ingredients together I fry up abut 6 strips of thick sliced bacon, then chop it up after draining on paper towel. After mixing my meatloaf, I make a "ditch" down the middle of my football shaped meatloaf and put the chopped bacon in the ditch and then squeeze the top of the meatloaf over the bacon. You can top the meatloaf any way you want. I put in oven at 325 about 1 1/2 hours. after all it is at least 3 pounds. Sometimes I put potatoes around with celery and carrots or onions. I prefer the bulk carrots to cut myself. Love the "reruns" as my hubs calls leftovers through the week. One morning it sounded so good I heated a slice up and had fried eggs on the side. After all it did have sausage and bacon in it so why not.

Been making this meatloaf for years.....love you Paula!

I'm fixin' to make meatloaf. I usually throw it together without a recipe and am never satisfied either. I'm gonna use this recipe. Then do laundry. Thank you my friend!

I'm making meatloaf for tomorrow's dinner. I don't use green pepper because it upsets my tummy. I'm using 2lbs of ground beef and 1lb of ground pork. I might try your oatmeal idea. I usually use bread crumbs. My husband can't stand ketchup or mustard so I'll just pour some brown gravy over it. I love the idea of putting the bread in the pan. I wish I had seen that years ago. I've since bought a special loaf pan for meatloaf. The pan has holes for drainage and it sits inside another pan to catch the drippings.

Hi Paula from Calgary Canada... you have never heard from me but I have followed you for decades... I simply love your style and approach to cooking and life. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for staying true to Thyself. Keep doing what you do Brilliantly as always....we Followers are out there appreciating and loving EVERYTHING you do . Many many Thanks Dear Paula( my daughter has your name)❤️🌹💋

I’m a lucky lady I married a super picky eater and had picker eater children. The ONLY meatloaf my family will eat is the one I came up with years ago they request for it often . meatloaf: ground beef garlic powder onion powder saltine crackers your favorite jar salsa glaze : ketchup bbq sauce my husband and kids hate onion,green peppers but, they’ll eat jar salsa 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️

Hi sweet Lady. I love the bread trick. I'm for sure going to do that next time. Love and God Bless.

We are getting out more now here in Michigan! Covid cases are waaaay down. I didn't go in the stores for over a year, but thinking now about trying that - with a mask of course. Had my two shots, so feel safer now.......LOVE MEATLOAF, BUT HATE GREEN PEPPERS, SO GOING TO TRY YOUR AUNT PEGGY'S RECIPE WITHOUT THE GREEN PEPPERS.......LOVE YOUR SHOWS!!

Hey Paula! Haven’t seen you since Harrah’s! Where are you filming from today? You look good, and I miss seeing you around. We dropped in and ate your recipes at the Branson location the other day. You have some good workers over there. I thought about applying for managing that store, but I don’t know if I want to get back into the food business. You take care lady, and hope to see more of you. Love y’all!

I always used oatmeal in my meatloaf...the first recipe I ever used was on the Quaker Oat Meal box. :) It's a great recipe.... the only difference in yours is the addition of the bell pepper and I'm going to try that.

Ms. Paula, I've never made a tasty meatloaf in 40 years. I can't wait to try yours because I know it will be wonderful. How do I know? Because it's Paula Deen's recipe! ❤️

I made this tonight . Is it absolutely amazing

Thank you for the video! God Bless!

Oh Paula, I know what I'm making for dinner tonight! Thank you for sharing!

Much love to all from Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Thank you, Miss Paula.

My Mom used oatmeal, onion, green pepper, egg, and some ketchup. No topping, baked in an iron skillet. It was delicious to us. I miss her so much.

Thank you for all your good ideas

We are okay. Quarantine is the worst. But your videos help me escape the mundaneness of the last several months. Paula you are the best. God bless you and your team🧡🇺🇲The meatloaf looks absolutely delish🧡

Right now i have a corn casserole in the oven for lunch 😋 have a great Sunday everyone!

My recipe is you lol for real . I still don’t have my fridge yet . March 2 nd it arrives then set the tempt and wait till it’s cold enough. I’m making this easy peasy. Paula I had to stop cooking as of Dec. 11 th cause fridge died. Snow is over so now I can have it delivered 😄 my last recipes were your cheeseburger meatloaf, dang that’s goooood lol. I’ve been dieing to make Your Vegetable soup w/ beef short ribs, hope I spelled it right in my blue pressure cooker (Paula Deans) . Thank you sweetheart 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Hi Paula! Instead of your bread trick, which is awesome, I have a two piece meatloaf pan set. The top pan is perforated for the grease to drip through! I use breadcrumbs instead of oatmeal, I saute the veggies before adding and always mix in brown sugar, ketchup and mustard. Once in the pan, score a diamond pattern on top so grease will drip down off the top. I add the glaze on top 15 minutes before done. The glaze has brown sugar in it, too. We sometimes like to make our hamburgers like this, too. There's a few more spices I add, too. So delicious! And don't forget the mashed potatoes! Always served with meatloaf at my house!! Please try it!! 😋❤👍

Meatloaf sandwiches are the best part of having left over meatloaf! With mayonnaise of course!!

I use oatmeal as well Ms Paula, however I throw in a can of rotel for my plain meatloaf. My Italian meat loaf i use basil, oregano, thyme, with marinara sauce as my binder and top of with cheeses.

Oh Paula, I am the same exact way! I never end up following a recipe exactly, because I feel like it either needs more seasoning, more egg, more bread crumbs or whatever, and I always end up hating it in the end and throwing it all away. I feel defeated by the damn meatloaf! 😆 When anyone suggests it for dinner I cringe. I'm not sure I can come back from 126 failed attempts. I've asked so many people and I don't know if it's the hamburger I'm using or if it's too loose of a mix or what, but Lord knows I'm struggling to put a beautiful meatloaf in front of my family! Sending some love your way from Iowa! 🌻💛🤗

I’m a 48 year old black woman and I want you to know that I love your recipies, we all are human. Love you and you can cook like my grandma from Alabama. She’s not here so the job is yours

I use a can of Ro-tel it's really good.

Love to make this meatloaf recipe. I even love the Cheeseburger Meatloaf recipe that Paula has also.

I went through several of the comments to see if Anybody makes meatloaf like my family makes. I don't know the history of our meatloaf. I would guess my great granny made it not sure of any later family history. Anyway we make our meatloaf with 2 lb ground chuck, onion finely chopped, bell pepper chopped, 2 eggs, 1tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper, 1Tbsp garlic powder, 2 small cans tomato sauce. Preheat oven to 450 degree In a large bowl mix ground chuck and beaten eggs till well mixed. Add salt, pepper, and garlic powder, onion, bell pepper and 1 can of tomato sauce. Mix well. Put in cast iron skillet or pan and bake 1 HR or till done. Pour remaining tomato sauce over top and put back in oven until tomato sauce gets hot. Remove from oven and enjoy with mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese. Mmm brings back good memories.

I use a packet of dry Lipton Onion soup mix and a dash of worchestershire sauce, ketchup and breadcrumbs! I love love meatloaf!! I have to try that sauce on top! 💖💖

My meatloaf recipe that I got from my mother is very similar to yours with a major addition... Jimmy Dean sausage. If the recipe calls for 1 lb of ground beef, also add 1/2 lb regular sausage. It's delicious. 😋

This is basically the meatloaf recipe I've been making for years except that I've never added the green peppers. However, you've given me the incentive to try it with the peppers! 😊 I always make extra for a meatloaf sandwich, too! 😋

Mind is just like you're except I use onion soup mix as my seasoning and Italian bread crumbs instead of the oats

So this is in the oven for the next hour. I have made it many times and it has to be one of the best and easiest Meatloaf recipes. Today I'm doing the bread on the bottom of the loaf pan. I have always slipped that step but not today. Love your cooking. Nothing better than good ole southern home cooking.