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meatloaf with oatmeal baked in white baking dish

Meatloaf with Oatmeal

How to make an old-fashioned meatloaf with oatmeal just like Mom used to make. Easy classic dinner recipe you can pop in the oven.
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Course: Dinner Ideas, main dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 377kcal
Author: Mel Lockcuff

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350° F, and grease a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Add all of the ingredients, including the ground beef, eggs, minced onion, ketchup, bbq sauce, oatmeal, and seasoned salt, to a large bowl. Mix well using a large fork; or you can just use your hands.
  • Transfer the meat mixture to the greased 9x13 baking dish, and shape it into a loaf.
  • Squirt ketchup all over the top of the meatloaf.
  • Bake the meatloaf at 350° F for about 1 hour, or longer if needed, until the internal temperature reaches 160° F. I definitely recommend a meat thermometer, to make sure the meat has come to temp and is fully cooked.
  • When it’s fully cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven; slice it and serve with your favorite sides.

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Notes

*We prefer to use 90/10 or 85/15 ground beef when mixing up a meatloaf. Our reasons are that it's leaner, there's less fat, and there will be less grease around your meatloaf. Don't worry about flavor… You'll still get really good flavor from a leaner ground beef. And you'll also be eating a bit healthier, as well. Note: You can use all or half ground turkey or ground pork for this recipe in place of ground beef. However, it will change the look, texture, and flavor of your finished meatloaf.
*I've used both old-fashioned oats and quick oats for this meatloaf. I've even used gluten-free quick oats, so if you want a gluten-free meatloaf with oats, this is the way to go (although you should also check ingredient labels on your other ingredients just to be safe).
Should I cover the meatloaf while baking?
There's really no need to, unless your meatloaf starts to brown too quickly on the top or sides… But I have never had this problem. Keep in mind, I use a gas oven, so oven times may vary.
How to store meatloaf?
You can keep leftover meatloaf in the original baking dish and cover with plastic wrap or foil; or you can put whatever's left in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Can I make it ahead?
If you want to make meatloaf ahead of time without baking, just mix it all up, shape it in the baking dish, cover, and store in the fridge 'til you're ready to bake it. You can keep it in the fridge overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 828mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g
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