Meatloaf
INGREDIENTS
| Ingredient | Quantity | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Beef | Lbs | |
| Onion Soup Mix, 1-oz Pack | Packs | |
| Saltine Crackers (1.25 sleeves), crushed | Ounce | |
| Eggs, beaten | ||
| Campbell's Cream of Mushroom Soup, Condensed (1 Can) | Ounce | |
| Campbell's Cream of Chicken Soup, Condensed (1 Can) | Ounce | |
| Milk, or milk substitute | Cup | |
| Salt | ||
| Pepper |
RECIPE INSTRUCTIONS
Things To Try
Per ChatGPT:
- For extra flavor: You can add chopped onions or green peppers to the meat mixture.
- For added richness: Stir in shredded cheese like Cheddar or Swiss cheese to the mixture.
- Glaze: Consider making a glaze by combining ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl add:
- Ground beef
- Onion soup mix
- Crushed saltine crackers
- Beaten eggs
3. Mix the ingredients well until evenly combined and the mixture holds together.
4. Form the meat mixture into two squares loafs and place them side-by-side in a baking dish.
5. In a medium bowl mix together:
- Campbell’s soup cans
- Milk (pour just enough to coat the can and loosen the soup from the cans and dump into the bowl)
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C) for ground beef.
VERIFY THIS DURATION?
7. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Added 9/8/25. Modified from original recipe from Sandra Hopkins. If using less than 3 lbs of meat, only reduce the amount of onion soup mix, salt and pepper. It needs enough liquid to cover the loaf well enough to cook evenly.