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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 🧀Fold the shredded cheddar cheese into the meat mixture gently to ensure even distribution without overworking the meat.
- Moisture Master Technique 💧Soak the crumbled bread in milk for 5 minutes before mixing into the meat to create a more tender, juicy meatloaf.
- Caramelized Glaze Perfection 🍯Mix the brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in advance and let sit for 15 minutes to develop a more complex, rich glaze flavor.
- Vegetable Prep Pro Tip 🥕Grate the carrots fine and squeeze out excess moisture to prevent the meatloaf from becoming watery while adding subtle sweetness.
- Structural Integrity Hack 🧊Chill the mixed meatloaf mixture for 30 minutes before forming to help it hold together better and develop deeper flavors.
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Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Low-Cholesterol
Low Fat
Low Sugar
Low Carb
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