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amazingly good meatloaf-connie's

(4 ratings)
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Recipe by
Connie Ottman
@cottman
Orlando, FL

There are a million ways to make meatloaf. Our family settled on this recipe many moons ago and it's always perfect. I'm not sure where the recipe came from but I remember mom making it when I was ten. It makes great sandwiches the next day...if there's any left:) Enjoy! 2/3/2013

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(4 ratings)
yield 5 -6
prep time 15 Min
cook time 50 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For amazingly good meatloaf-connie's

  • 1 1/2 lb
    ground chuck
  • 1/2 lb
    ground pork
  • 1/2 c
    quaker oats or saltine crackers
  • 2
    celery stalks
  • 1/2 tsp
    black pepper
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1/2
    onion
  • 1/8 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    catsup or bbq sauce
  • 1 3/4 tsp
    salt note: use 11/4 teaspoon salt if using salted crackers
  • 2 1/2 slice
    bread - optional
  • 1/2 c
    shredded chedder cheese -optional

How To Make amazingly good meatloaf-connie's

  • 1
    Mix eggs, onion, water, celery, salt and pepper in blender. Blend until celery and onion are chopped fine.
  • 2
    Place ground pork and chuck into a large bowl. Mix together lightly. Too much mixing will toughen the meatloaf.
  • 3
    Pour oats or crackers, shredded cheese and blender mix into bowl with ground pork and beef.
  • 4
    Place whole bread slices in loaf pan. Mix meat thoroughly and pack firmly in loaf pan.
  • 5
    Brush top with catsup or BBQ sauce. Our family likes the catsup.
  • 6
    Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes.
  • 7
    When done, remove from oven and let stand five minutes before serving.
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