This is The Best Meatloaf recipe.
I love Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy for an old fashioned hearty dinner. I also love a good Meatloaf Sandwich. Cold leftover Meatloaf sliced then placed on sourdough bread with good old fashioned ketchup! I make my Meatloaf with Ground Turkey. I have for many years, it is just my preference. You can make this recipe with ground beef and get the same results if you prefer, I suggest trying it with the Ground Turkey though, you will probably love it as much as I do!
THE BEST MEATLOAF
- 2 Pounds Fresh Ground Turkey (93% Lean-7% Fat)
- 1/2 Cup Yellow Onion, diced
- 1 Cup Breadcrumbs (I like Progresso)
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1/4 Cup Half & Half
- 2 Tablespoons Montreal Steak Seasoning
- 1/2 Cup Ketchup
- 1/2 Cup Barbecue Sauce (I used Rudolphs)
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Line a sheet pan with aluminum foil and spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
3. In a small frying pan, saute the Onions with 1/2 Tablespoon of Water, just until they are slightly translucent. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the Onions to cool.
4. Add the Ground Turkey, Breadcrumbs, Eggs, Ketchup, Montreal Steak Seasoning, Half & Half and prepared Onions into a large bowl. Using your hands is best here to combine all the ingredients.
5. Shape the Meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape, in the center of the prepared sheet pan. The size should be roughly 10 x 6 x 2.
6. Bake the Meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
7. After 1 hour, remove the Meatloaf from the oven and slather the Barbecue Sauce on the top of the Meatloaf. Return the Meatloaf to the oven and bake for about 10 minutes longer. The internal temp of the Meatloaf should be 165 degrees.
8. When the Meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Store the leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator. You can make cold Meatloaf sandwiches the next day, just place a few slices on a good white bread with ketchup or BBQ Sauce, and serve homemade pickles on the side!
Recipe by: Hot Dish Homemaker