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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)
- Cheese Distribution Magic š§Fold the shredded cheddar into the meat mixture in layers to ensure even cheese distribution throughout the meatloaf.
- Moisture Master Technique š§Soak the bread crumbs in milk for 5 minutes before mixing to create a more tender and juicy meatloaf texture.
- Caramelized Glaze Perfection šÆMix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard glaze and apply it in two stages - halfway through baking and in the final 10 minutes for a rich, sticky crust.
- Vegetable Moisture Hack š„Gently sautĆ© the shredded carrots and chopped onions before mixing into the meat to remove excess moisture and concentrate their flavors.
- Loaf Shaping Pro Tip š„©Use a loaf pan lined with parchment paper for easy removal, and create a slight dome shape to prevent the meatloaf from becoming too dense.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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