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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)
- Moisture Magic š¦Use milk-soaked bread crumbs to ensure your meatloaf stays incredibly moist and tender, preventing a dry, dense texture.
- Cheese Distribution Technique š§Fold the shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture gently to create pockets of melty goodness throughout the meatloaf.
- Caramelized Glaze Perfection šÆMix ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard for a complex glaze that caramelizes beautifully and adds depth of flavor to the exterior.
- Vegetable Moisture Hack š„Grate carrots finely and squeeze out excess moisture to add flavor and nutrition without making the meatloaf watery.
- Binding Brilliance š„Whisk eggs thoroughly before adding to the meat mixture to ensure perfect protein binding and a consistent texture.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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