Meatloaf Recipes & Ideas

Say goodbye to the loaf pan of meatloaves past.

This loaf is packed with mushrooms, nuts, oats, and beans.

It's like a warm hug.

The answer is always cheese.

They also take half the amount of time to bake.

Proof that bacon makes everything better.

You won't have to choose between juicy slices and crispy edges.

Doused with tomato sauce and melty mozzarella, and ready to serve a crowd.

You'll never make dry meatloaf again.

Why this meatloaf recipe has my heart (and should have yours too).

No, that's not mashed potatoes — it's mustard meringue!

This meatloaf tastes good and has a story to tell.

Meatloaf is such a budget-friendly dish, with so many delicious variations, that I wondered recently why I didn’t make it more often. Then it dawned on me that it was probably because of the long baking time that a standard meatloaf needs. To make this more weeknight-friendly, I’ve taken to baking my meatloaf mixture in a muffin tin instead. Not only do you get adorable portions that are easy to serve, but they also bake in about half the time!

Are you a meatloaf fan? We are… when it’s made right. Fresh, homemade meatloaf, made from wholesome and well-raised beef, baked until moist and tender with herbs and vegetables — it’s a classic and old-fashioned treat! We don’t often eat so much meat at one sitting, but when we do, a recipe like the one we’re sharing here at the end of Beef Week is perfect. This one includes salsa for a Southwest flair, and it also lets you spice this up however you want!

Marion and her sister over at “She said, she said” have been writing about nostalgic/comfort food such as tuna casserole and meat loaf. Well, that got me to hankering after meatloaf, so, what’s a gal to do but whip up a little “pain de viande” (everything sounds tres chic in French, doesn’t it?). I leapt in with gusto, completely disorganized but chomping at the bit to have meatloaf for the dinner hour.Warning!

Diner-style meatloaf cooks up tender and tasty when made in the pressure cooker. Topped with ketchup and enjoyed warm or cold, it's easy to see how meatloaf became a classic.

There’s already something retro and charming about a meatloaf. Under usual circumstances, this loaf-shaped supper doesn’t care whether it’s a looker or not, because everyone knows it’s going to fill you up with classic comfort food. But that doesn’t mean we can’t change up the presentation. In this recipe for meatloaf, we take a break from the loaf pan and bake it up in a Bundt instead.

I used to think there was no possible way meatloaf could get any better or more comforting than the version my dad makes, but this comfort food mash-up changed all that in a single bite. Sorry, Dad! Inspired a cozy crock of French onion soup, this meatloaf is loaded with a generous tangle of velvety caramelized onions, then blanketed with a bubbling layer of Gruyère cheese. The hardest part of making caramelized onions is the time and patience they ask for.

What would some of our favorite comfort food classics looks like if we asked a nutritionist to give them a makeover? In this series of recipes, you see how smart choices around vegetables, meats, and cheese make for a lighter, more nutritious take on everything from mac and cheese to meatloaf without ever compromising the flavor. When I was growing up, meatloaf was a staple recipe in our household. I specifically remember my dad and I being overjoyed to hear it was on the weeknight menu.

The meatloaf to make when you want glaze on every bite.

Here's how to cook two things at once — like meatloaf and mashed potatoes — in less than an hour.

A heads up: It's definitely spicy.

The secret to juicy meatloaf has been on your counter the whole time.

Even if you're not following a keto diet, who can resist mozzarella-stuffed meatloaf?

This juicy spiced meatloaf is practically foolproof — and perfect for vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

You've never had meatloaf like this before.

It's all about one surprise ingredient.

One no-fuss swap will give you better browning, texture, and flavor.

It's not that it's very bad, it's just that it's not very good.

Meatloaf is equal parts comfort food and nostalgia. Which celebrity chef recipe hit the right balance?

If you want to make meatloaf, you’ve got your choice of thousands recipes with an infinite number of variations, and chances are they all purport to be the “best” one. Recently, I stumbled on one recipe that even put that proud boast right in the title: “Best Meatloaf Ever.” It was the digital equivalent of someone throwing down the gauntlet. “Oh, really?” I thought to myself while checking out the photo of a bacon-lashed loaf.

It's been pinned 82,000 times this year.

Kitchn’s Delicious Links column highlights recipes we’re excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites. Looking for a low-carb lunch that you’ll actually want to eat? These chicken meatloaf muffins are the answer. Made with enchilada sauce and plenty of cheese, you don’t have to worry about these mini meatloaves being dry and flavorless.

It was a lonely late fall a few years back. I had moved back to the apartment my husband and I owned to oversee its sale. Two thousand miles from family and with Thanksgiving fast approaching, I was just about to buy a last-minute ticket for a flight home when my big sister showed up on my doorstep and turned my frown upside down.