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Best Ever Meat Loaf
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Best Ever Meat Loaf

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Best Ever Meat Loaf

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Instructions

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Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over the meat mixture.
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Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 60 to 75 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Bread Crumb Magic 🍞
    Soak bread crumbs in milk before mixing to create a more tender, moist meatloaf with superior texture and binding.
  • Cheese Distribution Technique 🧀
    Fold the shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture in layers to ensure even cheese distribution throughout the meatloaf.
  • Glaze Game Changer 🥣
    Mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard early to allow flavors to meld, creating a more complex and rich glaze topping.
  • Vegetable Moisture Control 🥕
    Gently squeeze excess moisture from shredded carrots before adding to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too wet or soggy.
  • Shape for Even Cooking 🍽️
    Form the meatloaf with slightly rounded edges and a slight depression in the center to prevent cracking and ensure uniform cooking.
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