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blue ribbon meat loaf

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Diane Springs
Jefferson City, MO

I found this recipe in the early 70's and have never wavered in making it for my family. Now, my daughters make the same one for their little families. It's the best meat loaf I've ever tasted! Maybe it's the cheese?? :)

(1 rating)
yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For blue ribbon meat loaf

  • 2
    eggs
  • 2/3 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    salt
  • 3
    bread slices
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 c
    shredded raw carrot
  • 1 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground beef - pretty lean!
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    catsup
  • 1 Tbsp
    prepared mustard

How To Make blue ribbon meat loaf

  • 1
    Break eggs in large mixing bowl. Add milk, salt and crumbled bread. Let set until bread is soft and disintegated. Add onion, carrot, cheese and beef. Mix well and pack in a loaf pan, OR a 9 x 13 cake pan.
  • 2
    For the topping, mix brown sugar, catsup and prepared mustard together and spread on top of the meat loaf.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 degrees for one hour. Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

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