Meatloaf recipes
Easy Meatloaf Recipes
A good meatloaf is tender, holds its shape when sliced and has a sticky glaze on top. Start with the classic glazed beef meatloaf, then try BBQ, bacon-wrapped, cheese-stuffed, Italian or oatmeal versions.
For lighter dinners there are turkey and chicken meatloaves and a vegan lentil loaf. Mini meatloaves bake in a muffin tin in about 40 minutes, air fryer meatloaf is ready in 45, and slow cooker meatloaf cooks hands-off on LOW.
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Quick answer
A classic meatloaf mixes ground beef with breadcrumbs soaked in milk, eggs, onion and seasoning, gets a ketchup glaze and bakes at 180°C (350°F) for 55-65 minutes, until the centre reaches 71°C (160°F). Turkey or chicken meatloaf must reach 74°C (165°F). Rest any meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing. Mini meatloaves are the quickest, about 40 minutes in total.
- Recipes
- 12
- Average total time
- 1 hr 49 mins
- Quickest
- Mini Meatloaves in a Muffin Tin (40 mins)
- Rated Easy
- 10 of 12
- Average calories
- 348 per serving
- Newest
- Air Fryer Meatloaf
All Meatloaf Recipes (12)
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should meatloaf be cooked to?
Beef or pork meatloaf is done at 71°C (160°F) in the centre. Meatloaf made with ground turkey or chicken needs 74°C (165°F).
Why does my meatloaf fall apart?
Usually there is not enough binder or it was sliced too soon. Use breadcrumbs soaked in milk plus an egg, and rest the loaf for 10 minutes before slicing.
Can I freeze meatloaf?
Yes. Freeze cooked slices separated with parchment for up to 3 months, or freeze a raw shaped loaf, tightly wrapped, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat slices until hot, 74°C (165°F).
Can I make meatloaf without breadcrumbs?
Yes. Rolled or quick oats work as the binder, which is how the meatloaf with oatmeal is made. For a gluten-free loaf, choose oats labelled gluten-free.