This Classic Meatloaf is probably just like your grandmother made! This meatloaf has a tangy and sweet BBQ style sauce on the top and is so moist!

Meatloaf is a mixture of meat, either beef or a mixture of meats, such as pork, lamb, venison, veal. The most popular mix is called “Meatloaf mix”, which is a mixture of beef, pork and veal. Meatloaf was made popular during the great recession and used to be a staple food in the 1950’s and 60’s.

As a child, I think that we ate meatloaf a few times per month. This was my mom’s go to recipe and we have been making it for many years, with good reason! It is the best meatloaf we have ever eaten.

What you need

beef
fresh bread crumbs
eggs
milk
onions
celery
thyme

How to make classic meatloaf

Measure and chop all ingredients.
Soak breadcrumbs in milk.
Whisk eggs.
Add all ingredients to large mixing bowl.
Mix well with hands, but don’t overwork.
Place meatloaf in large bread pan sprayed with no stick spray. Bake 1 hour.
Meanwhile add sauce ingredients to small saucepan.
Mix. Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low. Cook on low heat, stirring occasionally until meatloaf is done.

When meatloaf is almost cooked through, carefully remove from oven and brush with sauce. Bake for an additional 15 minutes to heat sauce. Serve with additional sauce at table.

What to Serve with Meatloaf

What goes well with Classic Meatloaf? Meatloaf is quite versatile and lends itself to pair with many other different side dishes. Such as;

Simple Baked Potato (with our without sour cream)
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Colcannon
Grilled Potatoes
Spätzle
Noodles with Butter
Casserole Marie Blanche
Peas
Carrots
Roasted Carrots
Roasted Butternut Squash
Sweet Potatoes
Corn
Green Beans
Brussels Sprouts
Broccoli
Simple Side Salad
Grilled Asparagus

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That’s how easy it is to make Classic Meatloaf. Thanks for stopping by today!

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