<p>Are you craving a hearty, classic dish that brings back memories of family dinners? Look no further than our <em><strong>OLD FASHIONED MEATLOAF</strong></em> recipe. This timeless comfort food is a crowd-pleaser and easy to prepare. In this article, we’ll walk you through each step, ensuring your meatloaf turns out perfect every time.</p>
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<h2>Ingredients:</h2>
<p>Let’s start with the essential ingredients you’ll need:</p>
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<td>Old fashioned rolled oats</td>
<td>1 1/4 cups</td>
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<td>Milk</td>
<td>1/4 cup</td>
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<td>Ground beef</td>
<td>1 pound</td>
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<td>Large eggs, beaten</td>
<td>2</td>
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<td>Dry onion soup mix</td>
<td>1 package</td>
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<td>Clove of garlic, minced</td>
<td>1</td>
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<td>Worcestershire sauce</td>
<td>1 tablespoon</td>
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<td>Ketchup</td>
<td>3 tablespoons</td>
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<td>Pepper</td>
<td>1/2 teaspoon</td>
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<td>Topping</td>
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<td>Ketchup</td>
<td>1/4 cup</td>
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<td>Worcestershire sauce</td>
<td>1 teaspoon</td>
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<td>Yellow mustard</td>
<td>1 teaspoon</td>
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<h2>Instructions:</h2>
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<li>Place the oats in a large bowl and add the milk. Stir to coat the oats and let them sit for about 15 minutes to soak up the milk.</li>
<li>Add in the ground beef, beaten eggs, dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, worcestershire sauce, ketchup, and pepper.</li>
<li>Mix everything together using your hands, working the oats into the meat.</li>
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<h2>Baking the Meatloaf</h2>
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<li>Once the mixture is well combined, place it in a 9 x 9 baking pan and form it into a loaf about 1 &amp; 3/4″ thick.</li>
<li>Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.</li>
<li>Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.</li>
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<h2>The Perfect Topping</h2>
<p>While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the delicious topping:</p>
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<li>In a bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of ketchup, 1 teaspoon of worcestershire sauce, and 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard.</li>
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<h2>Serving and Enjoying</h2>
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<li>After 30 minutes in the oven, remove the meatloaf and brush it with the prepared topping, coating the sides as well.</li>
<li>Place the meatloaf back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Let it sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.</li>
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