I’m all about comfort foods, and Easy Traditional Meatloaf is one of my favorite go-to meals. Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can bring back memories of simpler times for your family.
This Meatloaf recipe for has evolved over the years. These are the ingredients that my husband and I decided makes the most flavorful and moist meatloaf that we love to eat over and over.
This recipe is also delicious the next day as a cold sandwich or warmed and served as a hot meatloaf sandwich.
You can pair this meatloaf with Parsley Buttered Potatoes and Maple Bacon Green Beans to create a comforting and balanced dinner.
Enjoy a comforting, classic meal of meatloaf with all of your family around the dinner table – it’s a meal that will bring a sense of comfort, joy, and warmth to the home.
What is Easy Traditional Meatloaf?
Easy Traditional meatloaf is a dish that is made from ground beef and other ingredients such as onions, breadcrumbs, seasonings and eggs, formed into a loaf and baked.
It is usually served with a sauce such as ketchup, tomato sauce or gravy and a side of vegetables.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- Ground beef
- Saltine crackers
- Onion
- Cream of mushroom soup
- Egg
Brown Sugar Glaze
- Brown sugar
- Ketchup
How to make Easy American Meatloaf
Preheat oven to 375°.In a large bowl combine ground beef, diced onions, cream of mushroom soup and egg.
Next mix in crushed crackers.
Press the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour.
In a small bowl mix together ketchup and brown sugar.
Spread the meatloaf glaze over the top and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
Remove from the oven, let stand for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
Tools For This Recipe
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- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
- Le Creuset Stoneware Heritage Loaf Pan – Le Creuset stoneware delivers superior functionality, quality, and performance from oven to table.
Easy Traditional Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers
- 1 can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 egg
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 4 tablespoons brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.In a large bowl combine ground beef, diced onions, cream of mushroom soup and egg.
- Next mix in crushed crackers.
- Press the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with aluminum foil. Bake at 375° for 1 hour.
- In a small bowl mix together ketchup and brown sugar.
- Spread the meatloaf glaze over the top and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, let stand for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!
