THIS. You can always use a way too big bowl.... and have to wash only one large bowl. But if you use too small a bowl, you now have to wash at least two bowls. lol
You never had the chance to show us your naturally funny personality with the reaction videos. I'm so glad you started cooking videos! You are so funny and entertaining😂
There’s something about the fact you also clearly grew up watching Bob Ross paint his landscapes and give positive advice that makes me so happy. RIP Bob!
@@SneakyCheeseThief I highly suggest watching the documentary about Bob Ross. I feel so bad for Bob Ross and his family! He was sorely taken advantage of!
I just want to point out, you had to destroy the beautiful Portuguese onion in order for the chinese machine to stand a chance at truly defeating it. In the first take, I think it is more than fair to say that the onion won. :P 7
I usually make about 5 meatloaves at a time and freeze them in vacuum sealed bags in the freezer. In these bags, they will last for 5+ years. Then, whenever I want that for supper, just take it out of the freezer and heat it up! I'm SO proud of you for taking on these tasks. You will learn a LOT and will continue to amazing yourself and your lady!!! Thanks for your reactions!!!
Absolutely! Nice thick slice of meatloaf (I prefer mine warmed) between two pieces of white bread with plenty of mayonnaise.😋 One of the best parts of meatloaf is the leftovers!
I really thought for a second there he was gonna' make some garlic bread to go with it... **sad panda** So disappointed... Woulda' been perfect! Maybe someday when he does some "red" lasagna... Or, oooooh, muh friends, ... I know, "American Goulash!" Garlic bread would be perfect with American Goulash!! Great accompaniment, also great for mopping up some left-over red sauce. ^_^
7 your not crazy, in fact this series is one of my favorite cooking shows on UA-cam. no pretentious chef/influencer, no weird over the top fake enthusiasm, just a man exploring the food of a country he loves. warms my American heart!
Meatloaf is one of those things that are both undeniably American and so varied that there is no singular recipe, even from house to house within the smallest of towns. My wife's meatloaf includes a layer of scramble eggs in the middle and gets seasoned through with sauteed garlic, dried rosemary and oregano, then glazed with a sauce made of tomato paste, yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, and chipotle chili powder. Last time time she made it was 3 weeks ago. It's an absolute masterpiece, but it's only one of hundreds of thousands of recipes for this humble-looking dish. Heinz makes an okay barbecue sauce. If you want a *_really_* good barbecue sauce, go online and order some Sweet Baby Ray's. It doesn't matter what variety, because they're all 10 out of 7. And yes, that was your number. 😉 That tasting reaction says it all. When you come across a good recipe, meatloaf is pure comfort on a plate. Your wife, and possibly your neighbors, are going to be so happy you discovered it. And yes, you should serve it with a side of potatoes of some sort, whether baked potatoes, mashed, fries, scalloped, Hasselback, or fondant potatoes. I prefer baked potatoes, myself, but any of them would work. Much love from Minnesota in the U.S. ♥😎
You now know more than enough recipies to host a day of Americana. Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dinner: Meatloaf with mac and cheese and a roasted veg as sides. Dessert: Banana Pudding and most of this you can prep ahead of time.
Born and raised American, here, 69 years old. My mom made this all my life. I learned to make it. It's an American staple food and you nailed it! You did a great job. Sometimes, when I make a too large amount of meat loaf I just make a mound of it on a sheet pan, shape it as well as I can and cook it like that. No loaf pan. Works fine. On the question of Should I add milk? that's the beauty of Meat Loaf. You can experiment with (some) ingredients. Try it with milk, see how you like it.
There seems to be a piece missing in the machine. It is a disc with slots for the blades the keeps the onion from getting stuck. You are a crazy Portuguese man, but we definitely enjoy watching. You should let us see how your wife reacts to these recipes. Meatloaf goes great with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Agreed, I had a original "slapchop" with the best tag line "you're gonna love my nuts!" Cause he chops nuts. And it had a piece in the top that stopped stuff from getting stuck. Still a shitty product and a proficient knife user could do it in the same time. Something else Andres doesn't seem to have is a spinning mechanism, mine on the upstroke would spin the cutting blades.
Actually, that chopper is complete, but you must slice the onion, then use this chopper to cut it in small pieces. I had one exactly like it. I have a different one with better blades, but you still need to slice the onion first.
@@european-reacts classic American meatloaf, mixture of beef and pork with diced vegetables like onions, celery, carrots, cooked rice and your favorite seasoning mix formed into a loaf and baked in a casserole dish with tomato sauce on top. When I make my meatloaf, I use about 5 lbs of meat. You asked for recipe requests, get a large flank steak and pound it out to form a thin layer about the size of your cutting board you always have next to your stove. Cut long strips of vegetables like celery, zucchini squash, asparagus. Anything you like and a layer of ricotta cheese. Roll it up and tie it tight with butcher's twine and also tie the ends shut to keep everything inside. Brown it on all sides then put it into a baking pan and bake to desired wellness then cover with spaghetti sauce and bake about 10 minutes more to heat the sauce then sprinkle grated cheese on top and cut into slices and remove strings before serving.
Fun fact: the veggies were added as a way to "extend" [or use less of] the meat, as it was a bit of a depression / wartime dish. So, to make it last, they'd mix in diced or grated bits of cheaper vegetables (onions, carrots, peppers, etc.) to make the more expensive meat last longer. And then they realized, "well, actually, this tastes pretty damn good," and kept making it with vegetables and such in it... ^_^ Happy accidents, I guess? ;)
Great job on your meatloaf, Andre! I'm in America watching you make meatloaf. I haven't made meatloaf since my husband passed away. I like my own meatloaf better than any other. My husband, who never really liked meatloaf until he tried mine, raved about it every time I made it. When we had the first meatloaf meal, it was served with baked potatoes and green beans. Often, I would make a double-size meatloaf so we could have meatloaf sandwiches for lunches, too.
potatoes is a classic side dish for meatloaf. my mom used to mash the potatoes like 85% so there's just a bit of lumpiness, salt pepper butter bit of milk, done. can't wait to go home in a few days for christmas, gonna get some mom made food. a very merry christmas indeed
It gets even better the next day Andre! The flavors meld overnight in the fridge. Make a meatloaf sandwich tomorrow. Lightly toast some bread, add cheese, bacon... Yum. As a NY Italian, I use the Holy Trinity (beef, pork, veal) ground meats together. And now, watching this, we're having this for dinner. Keep up the awesome videos! Mashed potato pie would go great with that. Cut about 4 to 6 potatoes into 2 inch cubes, put in pot with a tablespoon of salt, cover, bring to boil, when it starts to boil turn temp down low to simmer (where the bubbles come up real gentle). Simmer about 10 to 20 min, or more until you stick knife or fork into a piece and they don't stick. Test several pieces. Drain and put back in pot (stove off at this point). While those taters are simmering get another pot on stove. Heat on medium heat about 1/2 cup heavy cream, and half a stick of butter and a pinch of salt till it starts to want to bubble over. Stir often. You have to watch over this pot so it doesn't boil over. When it starts to hint at getting bubbly, stir and lower temp to very low and keep stirring a min or two. Then turn off heat. Go back to the potato pot, put in a handful of grated Parmesan cheese pour 1/3 of cream in and mash until it starts to get incorporated. Do this with another 1/3rd until it's all mixed. Don't over mix. You can make it as lumpy or smooth as you want. Then put in a small baking dish. I like to like mine with non stick foil to make cleanup easier. Rake a fork over the top, make some peaks all on top. Then stick it under broiler and watch it. Keep in until you start getting some brown on top and then it's done. Crispy top, fluffy taters on the inside. My family loves this pie
@@ronclark9724 Ketchup is one thing where I go for Heinz. I think it really tastes better and they now sell multiple versions, at least one without high fructose corn syrup (all versions may not have that in Europe--not sure if they have banned it).
You did a great job. Meatloaf always cracks so don't worry about the looks. It was invented to stretch meat. That's why there are so many other ingredients in there and so many variations. Putting milk in it just adds more moisture, but you could also use tomato sauce or condensed soup. You can also put finely diced or grated vegetables in too. What my family always did was mix mustard and ketchup in equal amounts and put that on the meatloaf before cooking it. We didn't put any in the mix. You asked about side dishes. One of the classics is to bake potatoes beside the meatloaf. Wash and poke the potatoes to break the skin in a few places. Then put them straight on the rack in your oven outside the pan. If they are large enough, they will cook in the same amount of time as the meatloaf.
I think this cooking series might be the best thing on television right now. Absolutely loving it. Wonder how his family is enjoying all this food he is making
Meatloaf is a very versatile dish. You can use any ground meat or a combination of ground meats of your choice. My favorite is half pork sausage and half ground beef. You can use bread , crackers, or cereal like wheaties, corn flakes, etc. some people like ketchup or tomato sauce over the top during baking. I also prefer to add fine diced carrots,celery, and bell pepper along with the onion. Seasonings can also vary to your imagination/ taste. Enjoy!
Meatloaf is great sliced and put on bread the next day for a sandwich, hot or cold! We don’t let things go to waste here in America. We try to find new ways to eat our left overs so we don’t get bored eating them. Your meatloaf looked so yummy Andre! You did an awesome job especially with it being your first try. I have to feed a lot of men in my family so I always make a double batch and press my meatloaf down flat into a 9x13 pan so it’s not in loaf form, it’s more like a huge rectangle. If I’m just feeding a few then I do a regular batch and put in a loaf pan so it has that loaf shape. Meatloaf doesn’t have to be in loaf form or put into a loaf pan, just depends on how many you need to feed. The traditional way is in a loaf pan, hence where it gets its name meatloaf.
7 -Machine/ Gizmo/ Gatget - same thing. And as a professional chef, I have to say just use a good knife. Nothing beats a good knife. -Worcestershire sauce; we say (phonetically) Woos- ter- shear sauce. -The best BBQ sauce from the store is Baby Rays. - Suggestion: Mix equal parts ground beef and ground pork - I also add crushed garlic. - Line your pan with parchment paper/ aluminum foil and the cleanup is easier. - I've never seen that brand of bread. - As Americans, we enjoy clogged arteries; layer bacon / ketchup/ the sauce you made thickly on the top of the meatloaf and then cook. It carmelizes the sugars. -Meatloaf goes well with potatoes or rice and steamed vegetables. - Americans with tastebuds don't drink Starbucks ... ugh. You did a fantastic job! Well done!
I actually rather like Heinz BBQ sauce because they make a version without fake smoke flavor which I dislike a lot and most other brands except Open Pit have. If you want smoke flavor, some pureed (canned) chipotle chiles in adobo will do it (chipotles are smoked jalapenos). The other sauce is Wu-stir-sheer (proving its Chinese origin). Meatloaf GRAVY is super good but must be spooned over MASHED potatoes.
(7) Missouri, USA here. I am so impressed with your cooking efforts, Andre. I think there could be a future new TV channel on your horizon; "Andre Cooks American." Has a nice sound, doesn't it?
Just a recommendation from a long time meat loaf lover and regular maker. Instead of all beef use a ratio of 2lb beef and 1lb ground pork. Another alternative is a 3-2-1 ratio of beef, pork and veal, 3lb a real sweet spot for meatloaf size. Having a good loaf pan with a removable insert that will allow the grease to collect in the bottom also is great!
i have not had meatloaf in a few months.. It may sound odd but you can slice left over, cold meatloaf and use in a sandwich the next day. 7 Espresso is steam passed through finely ground coffee. American coffee is hot water passed through a large grind of coffee. Of course we drink a lot of things with espresso If you have a loaf pan your meat loaf will have less chance for the break but either way it will be just a tasty Usually we serve with mashed potatoes and another vegetable as a side dish.
Cold meatloaf sandwiches were my favorite lunch as a kid. If I opened my lunchbox and discovered Mom made me a meatloaf sandwich with ketchup and spicy pickles, I was practically bouncing with joy on the bench.
These cooking videos have become my favorite to watch after a long day at work. They always put a big smile on my face along with some chuckles. I love a cold meatloaf sandwich with ketchup the next day.
As a natural born American I make meatloaf for my family for dinner once or twice a month. They love my meatloaf. You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand or use the same exact ingredients each time you make a meatloaf. I always use finely smashed cracker crumbs eggs diced onion and a bit of milk. I never substitute bread for cracker crumbs so my meatloaf tastes the same everytime I make it. Meatloaf and potatoes for dinner makes a hearty meal
Meatloaf is a staple. I make it every couple of weeks or so and it lasts 2 meals for my husband and myself. Leftover meatloaf freezes perfectly, thaws quickly in the microwave.
There are as many recipes for meatloaf in USA as there are family surnames. I use ground beef and ground pork, bread crumbs, chopped onion, green bell pepper and garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt and pepper. Out it in a large bread pan and top with a sauce of ketchup, mustard, chopped onion and black pepper. Bake 359° for 35-40 min.
You can say Worcestershire with a Boston accent - Woostah-sheer. ;) Everyone makes meatloaf a little differently, but as long as it tastes good, you're all set!
And I thought your reaction videos were hilarious and entertaining. But your cooking videos are even funnier and even more entertaining. And the food looks amazing. I love meat loaf and yours looked as good as mine Andre. And I have 30 years of experience making it. Thanks for a guaranteed good time and a lot of laughter. ♥Mila and Rich in Seattle.♥
7 😊. For your wife’s birthday. You can make her a meat loaf but you can get a cooking pan in a different shape like a heart or maybe a teddy bear. And then cook it. And the meatloaf will be heart shape/teddybear shape.
That's funny ! When we got married I didn't have a pan big enough but I had a double heart shaped cake pan and so I baked it in that. Just used ketchup right out of the bottle and "decorated it. " Made with love !"
@@kathybouziane5269Yeah, ketchup works fine. And you can bulk it up with cooked rice in it or crumbled dried/ stale bread. And even corn in it if you like corn. Tastes fantastic.
7.... That was a great job! I am loving these cooking videos!!! A few tips for your next meatloaf? You add milk to the bread crumbs, let them soak up all the milk and THEN add them to the meat mix... the point is you have the moist bread adding moisture to the meat as it cooks... its better to not add bread crumbs at all than putting the bread crumbs in dry. When you put them in dry they are sucking up the moisture instead of adding it, making your meatloaf dry, which is one reason why it cracks! Although i saw that crack before it went into the oven, it just got bigger when it cooked because it was dry... a tip for the onion, my mother uses a box grater, like youd use for cheese, it keeps the pieces small and uniform... also, my mother lays strips of bacon across the top and then covers it with the glaze before baking... bacon makes everything better! Also, sometimes I'll make it with 70% ground beef and 30% sausage to be a little different... some people add extra veggies in the meatloaf, like mushrooms, carrots or spinach, just make sure to saute them before adding them in or they will shrink when cooking in the oven and leave holes in your meatloaf, or not cook enough, depending on the veggie... I have a friend who uses teriyaki sauce instead of the bbq glaze, and covers it with sesame seeds... i have another friend who, when forming the meatloaf, she forms it around a cheese center, so when you cut it you get gooey molten cheese pouring out, so its kinda like a cheeseburger... it's a blank slate, make it your own!!!! What i serve it with changes on the version im making, but most of the time I serve it with mashed potatos and glazed carrots, but alternatively I also love to instead of the bbq glaze just use a can of tomato sauce with a few tablespoons of butter melted in it, and have that same buttered tomato sauce served over egg noodles, with broccoli....
Great job on your first meatloaf. I've really been enjoying watching you cook classic American recipes. I've always thought it, but your enthusiasm is infectious. When my dad made meatloaf, he would always mix some day-old rice with the meat. The most important part is topping the meatloaf with ketchup before you stick it in the oven. Tomato sauce will work in a pinch but ketchup is the absolute best. The best bites were the ones with the dried, slightly burnt ketchup. Gosh, this brings back memories ;)
With meatloaf people typically eat it with mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese or even a baked potato or rice and some people like gravy on the mashed potatoes or rice and also people eat a vegetable with it like peas, carrots, broccoli, corn, green beans etc. there are so many different styles of meatloaf, but the one you made is more on the traditional side. Meatloaf is a type of American comfort food, but it’s interesting seeing you try some of the American recipes that many may not know of and yes, it’s origins are European.
@ Yes some people do macaroni and cheese with peas or broccoli or whatever vegetable and meatloaf. Some do rice with gravy and a vegetable, so it depends on who makes it.
Amazing how something so simple tastes so good!! How about showing us some of your favorite Portuguese foods!! I for one would love it!! Love from the state of Kentucky USA
7 I'm an Italian/Portuguese American truck driver from Texas. I enjoy your channel. You certainly keep me entertained while I'm on the road. So, I'm more than happy to leave the likes and comments to support your channel.
That was a very fun video. Thank you! I think meatloaf is a very personal thing in America. Everybody's meatloaf is a little different. I don't put BBQ sauce in mine, I use ketchup. But, if you and your wife like it, then it is a wonderful meatloaf.
I use two eggs,Italian bread crumbs and one to two packets of Lipton onion soup mix, I asked family ,if they wanted turkey or pot roast for Christmas, they said nether one, they want a meatloaf dinner.
I made a meatloaf in the crockpot last week. Mashed Potatoes and corn on the side. Cut leftovers into slices for sandwiches. It's like eating a great burger! You did a FANTASTIC job on your first attempt at meatloaf! What's on the next menu? I can't wait! You cook it and we'll watch!! ❤🇨🇱🇨🇱
Worchestershire sauce, I usually just say Lee and Perrins. A famous platinum blond chef calls it WASH YOUR SISTER sauce. Chortles American bread - that's probably just going to be full of sugar. If you can get your hands on some Sourdough bread - that's a west coast favorite.
Nailed it. This is pretty much how I make it, but use ketchup instead of bbq sauce and I bake it on a rack in a baking sheet to keep the meat out of the fat/liquid so the bottom isn't soggy. Make sure to drain off the fat from the sheet as a lot of fat and liquid comes out. You can also use a rack in a roasting pan with higher sides - but I like the no sides so the outside gets nice and crusty. I think I learned this from the esteemed Mr. Alton Brown on one of his Good Eats episodes. I usually have it with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans as veg sometimes mac and cheese instead of potato. One other tip - don't mix the meat too much it affects the texture, just enough to combine everything. Oh - one more thing, I use some ground pork with the ground beef in equal parts. I have been making meatloaf for over 25 years and just started adding pork about a year ago, what a difference it makes to the taste. Great video again! I think I'm making meatloaf tomorrow.
I use half breakfast sausage and half ground beef in mine. I also add milk to the breadcrumbs before using them. Meatloaf can get dry easily, and adding the milk helps keep it moist.
I'm a Jayhawk Wichita born & bred but now living in Colorado, and I JUST LOVE watching Andre!!!!! He has many of the same interests and views that I do. I'm so glad he's finally getting to enjoy the foods I grew up on and raised my children on. My folks were from central and western Oklahoma. Meatloaf was so often a once a week meal. BBQ a couple times a week in the summer! 😋
Since there are only 2 of us at home, I make a "family size" meatloaf recipe that uses 2 pounds of meat. Divide it into 4 loaves. Cook them. Have one for supper and freeze the rest for later. It's very nice to have homemade food that is ready to heat up when you don't feel like cooking.
I'm single. I'll make a double batch and do one loaf. The other half I make into burgers and freeze them and just take one or two out at a time. Sometimes I do both batches that way. Many of my friends who aren't great at finishing leftovers have adopted my method. 😊
About 60 years ago when I was a girl I sent away for a cookbook that was offered free on a flour package I think. I still have the recipe somewhere but haven’t made it that way in ages. The idea was to interest kids in cooking. One ingredient I have never seen used in any other recipes was a small can of vegetables. Drained. I think it was peas and carrots but might have been mixed vegetables. They were diced. One half to one cup size can. The mixture was put in cupcake pans which makes for handy leftovers. Just freeze and reheat the amount you want. Something about the veggies made the meatloaf really moist and flavorful. It was the first time I ever had meatloaf as my mom never made it. I thought it was delicious. The next time I encountered meatloaf was in a public school cafeteria in Houston, Texas. It was served by the slice with this amazing sauce that was the color of Thousand Island salad dressing. That sauce elevated simple meatloaf to another level of dining to my rural tastebuds.
@doriskoons531 I finely minced onion, celery and carrot. Saute that, let it cool, and add to my meatloaf, along with egg, fresh breadcrumbs and a bit of milk.
For one terrible moment, I thought you were about to bake the meatloaf with the saran wrap still on it. ;) I think it needed more sauce and maybe a smaller dice on the onion, and a bit of garlic. However, you are really getting going with American cooking! Good for you!
We had meatloaf last week. I split the meat into two one pound loafs. We eat one and freeze one for later. I also add ketchup rather than BBQ sauce. The best part about meatloaf is you can mix in what you like! We love watching!
I think I am not alone in saying I really look forward to your cooking show. You make it so much fun and when you do the taste test you I enjoy watching you enjoy what you cooked.
Honestly, I love these videos because you always slightly mess them up, but not so badly that you don't understand the essence of the dish. You do a phenomenal job. I love it.
When making a meatloaf typically before you put the meatloaf in the oven you make an indention lengthwise in the middle of the meat and then add glaze or tomato mixture and then bake until ready. But essentially the only way to ruin a meatloaf is if it becomes a brick or a piece of charcoal
My personal favorite is the version with shredded cheese, wrapped in bacon with the brown sugar tomato sauce glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, succotash and buttermilk biscuits.😋
you have outdone yourself 👏 👏 👏 as a chef myself, am proud of you for not cross-contaminating whilst handling meat and impressed with your “mise en place” in every videos 😊 bravo!!
@@european-reactsthat fat was like that Cus you did not add enough bread or crackers also you shuld use a bread pan that’s the shape of a meatloaf This is a very different version of what my mom would make
A couple of things - meatloaf often cracks like that. Don't handle the mixture too much or it will get tough. I break the meat apart with a fork and whisk the eggs before combining the ingredients. It's just easier. And yes, it does produce a lot of grease. Great job!
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes (with gravy) and green beans (or tossed salad) is THEE comfort food of most Americans. When I have this meal I immediately think of my mother. It's like a warm hug.
Yes, i always add acsplash or 2 of milk to help make it more moist. Your meatloaf proabky split because when you put it in the pan it ws in 2 pieces and they just didnt stay together. Another reason a little splash or so of milk helps. Love watching you!!!
I have several recipes that I've added to my family's recipes (created and improved over 400 years). I have a meatloaf recipe that I've developed over 30 years. In my recipe I use A-1 sauce and honey. I also use Ritz crackers crumbled up instead of bread crumbs. Additionally, I use 60% beef and 40% pork. And last, I use a drip tray to cook so that it doesn't sit in fat while cooking.
I use a meatloaf specific pan that keeps the shape and juice in together better! And I usually do more ketchup than BBQ for the sauce. For sides, southern green beans, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, coleslaw, various veggies like cooked carrots or something, homemade macaroni and cheese - there are a lot of ways to enjoy a good meatloaf!
Stop it! STOP IT!!! It is after 10:00 pm and you are making me soooo hungry!! I should be headed to bed, but since you listed all of those wonderful dishes and sides, my saliva glands are now running overtime! My wife from SC makes the world's best meatloaf (baked with ketchup on top), green beans simmered with some fatback, and gooey mac-and-cheese. I'm going to ask her to cook YOUR menu! :-))
Meatloaf no ketchup on top. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Corn or asparagus or candied carrots.,,then you make it a hot sandwich ( butter the bread on both aides,put the meat between the two slices. Place creamed potatoes next to sandwiches pour gravy over both. Save room for the candied carrots on there too. Now a big glass of iced tea and you can eat
@@louellacharlton4425 Sounds great! Ask 100 people for their fave meatloaf recipe, and we'll get 100 somewhat different answers--but all are "correct"! Instead of a grilled cheese sandwich, try a grilled meatloaf sandwich.
@@hemahaw1 Once again people underestimate the sheer size and population of the country, because as well most around here are pretty good at cooking and baking.
Now take the "American" bread, and make a meatloaf sandwich. Great way to enjoy left over meatloaf. Great Job. You Sir a a good Chef. You're already seeing ways to make it your own. Go for it; that's why there are so many variations of meatloaf. I like to add sausage to mine, and use a Lipton dried soup package. So So good. Keep up the cooking; can't wat to see what's next.
Mom's recipe, 6 months ago. Use a larger bowl, and consider shredding things in with a fork. Recipe with corn flakes from US :) Bread pans work well. Fresh eat as a meal, then chill leftovers and slice as sandwich meat :) You did fine, and made my favorite food. For a tighter shape mix the eggs and wet ingredients into the meat and then shred the bread in using a fork. The better it is mixed the more consistently it will hold together. Also, consider less oil on the bottom as you will always get fat off the meat
My family is half American and half Mexican. Many Mexican girls celebrate their 15th birthday with a church celebration and a party. My youngest sister wanted meatloaf as her special meal because her favorite was my american mom's meatloaf 😅😂
Meatloaf is such a comfort food. I know the name can sound really unappealing, but as you've discovered, it's just meat mixed with spices and baked with a sauce on top... sort of like uncased sausage. When meatloaf is made well-- juicy, well seasoned, etc.--- it is DELICIOUS. Eat it with some mashed potatoes and some roasted vegetables, and you have a very delicious dinner. :D I LOVE watching your cooking videos. It makes me so happy to see you enjoy food that I've grown up with as some of my favorite comfort foods!
5:19 Barbecue sauce takes place of tomato sauce or ketchup. 6:16 You need a larger bowl. It will make mixing so much easier. Also rubber kitchen gloves keep your hands from smelling of onion. 6:52 I would suggest a baking sheet, covered in parchment paper (or tinfoil, with edges rolled on sides to direct grease away from the loaf). I prefer parchment because it soaks up grease, making the meat loaf tastier and healthier for you.
Meatloaf can be good made from just ground beef, but the best meatloaf is nade from a mix of ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork. In American grocery stores, you can even find all 3 ground meats in a mix called "meatloaf mix" or sometimes "meatball mix" that contains all 3 of beef, pork, and veal.
#7 North Dakota here. Cooking 40 years, 30 professionally. Cracking of meatloaf is totally natural. It shrinks as it cooks. I can't describe how I do it at work. At home we love lots of surface meat loaf so I would make 2 square loaves in that pan. Give it a natural place to crack.
If you're confident in the moisture you don't need to add milk. You really only need to add milk when you need to add more fats to keep the meat from drying out during baking. Also, if you do this again, bake the loaf for 15 minutes, take it out, apply the glaze, bake another 15, add another layer of glaze, and repeat as needed/wanted. The oven will caramelize the sugars in the glaze and it will be sticky and delicious as it clings to the meatloaf. The more layers, the more complex the flavors. I think you'll enjoy it even more. Using the loaf pan as a mold and baking it in a sheet pan was a good call. I'm impressed you did that on your first time. I think the final dish is so much better when you bake it like that instead of in the loaf pan itself. Overall, good job! Though next time you need mashed potatoes on the side to really perfect it. ;)
Ground beef looks great. USA also sells a combination of beef, veal and pork used often to make meatloaf. Mashed potatoes and gravy are my go to sides. Could have been baked in the loaf pan. Didn't need to transfer to glass baking dish.
The grease would have come up the sides and spilled all over the oven, causing a fire and we would have been able to see a Portuguese firefighter! But true, needed two loaf pans.
@@aliciab6193I have two meatloaf pans, it is two separate pieces ,the actual pan and a pieces that has holes in it, so when you take it out of the pan, the grease goes through the holes, I got them at Walmart years ago
7 I’m loving your cooking videos. Especially your Portuguese bowls, pans, foods and definitely your Portuguese butter. Your humor is fantastic. Keep the recipes coming.
The meatloaf is beautiful! I make mine a little different (no bbq, oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs) but meatloaf is a meal designed to use up what you have on hand. Everyone’s is a little different. 😊
As some have said you can find different variations of meatloaf. I make mine with ground beef, crushed cornflakes cereal instead of bread crumbs, ketchup, egg and onions. Cover the top with a mixture of brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Make them in single serving balls about the size of your palm. Serve with mash potatoes and broccoli and cheese. I love your cooking videos. You are so funny. I am happy you are enjoying American food.
Hello from the states! Meatloaf goes well with mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, and steamed green beans traditionally here. Season the potatoes with salt, butter, minced garllc and maybe some cheese to taste. The carrots are often served with celery salt or a butter honey glaze. The green beans are salt and peppered with minced garlic optionally. Btw, your's looked perfect when you sliced it! We also have baking pans here that we use to not only shape the loaf but also bake it in which prevents it from breaking in the middle like you experienced. Love your series and figured I would answer some of your questions hopefully!
Here's your #7 😊 André you are doing a fantastic job with these recipes. Always remember that we all have our own variations of these recipes so you can always change little things to your liking. These videos have been so fun to watch. (And you are hilarious😂) I personally am so proud of you. Thank you for doing all this for us. *edited to tell you that I always have mashed potatoes and gravy and a vegetable with Meatloaf 😋
Mashed potatoes are excellent as a side dish with meat loaf. There’s no need to add milk or butter to your meat loaf as it’s cooking. When my 3 girls were growing I added chopped green chilies to my part but they didn’t like them so I didn’t add it to their part. Now that they’re grown and gone I can add them to the entire meat loaf. You can also use oats instead of bread crumbs.
The lid is NOT for using when you are cutting the union. It won't allow the onion to move. You but the onion on a cutting board and pick it up occasionally to move it on the onion parts.
First a much bigger bowl. Yes worcestershire, just 2 tbsps for 2 lbs, ok with bbq sauce just a little (prefer soy sauce). Eggs, bread crumbs (toast potatoe bread) , and just a touch of heavy whipping cream and the spice/herbs you want (I like sage). You need a big container so that you are not mashing the ingredients, but simply folding them together. Pre scramble the eggs. And I like to bake it in a bread pan.
I LOVE watching your enthusiasm when cooking! And especially when trying the finished product! You are doing a great job. And, yeah, Banana Pudding is really so much better after the cookies have time to absorb some moisture. I haven't read the comments yet. Usually, when I do, I end up deleting mine because everyone has already covered what I said. So I'm just going to say - traditionally, we have mashed potatoes and green beans with our meatloaf! I'm glad you're enjoying it. We love you!❤❤❤10
Meatloaf was always my specialty. I used to make it at work a lot for our crew. I had people coming from other areas of the plant, telling me, "Next time you make meatloaf, let me know. From what I've heard, I really want to try it." I always got creative with it. Sometimes I'd put cheese in it or add some mayo and ketchup to the mix. I always cut the ground beef with some type of ground sausage to up the flavor and texture. I also liked diced green peppers in it. I also cook it in the smoker. Mmmmmmmm. So good.
It looked good! If you use a clear glass loaf shaped pan, such as Pyrex, it will stay intact and not split in the middle. A strip of bacon cut in half and placed on top, added in the middle of baking, so it doesn't burn, will give it extra flavor. You can drain off the excess grease and use it to make gravy to go over mashed potatoes.
❤I am eating my homemade meatloaf right now😂😂😂
Always Make extra Sauce for the cold Meat Loaf Sandwiches the next day
@@josephlathrop1914 why the next day?!? Lmao 🤣
@@iambecomepaul because you ALWAYS make enough for leftovers
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😊😊😊I like using leftovers in a grilled or toasted cheese sandwich.❤❤❤
Biggest tip I've learned with cooking. If you think your bowl is a good size for mixing ingredients... Get a bigger bowl.
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Was going to say the same, excess room is not a problem, overflow is....lol
Definitely a hard agree. Not big enough to mix well. Also the fat on the ground beef was likely a little high.
Good first try though.
@@aztracker1 right, looks are not everything. It is all about the taste!
THIS. You can always use a way too big bowl.... and have to wash only one large bowl. But if you use too small a bowl, you now have to wash at least two bowls. lol
The way he nailed the American pronunciation of Worcestershire Sauce
Dijon mustard too 🤣
Omg...I am still laughing about it 😂
@ right? I swear, every American pronounces it the exact same way
The most important thing, is to sound like you are not confident about how to pronounce it.
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Dude I'm a 65 yo lady who just fell off the couch laughing, you are absolutely hysterical... Best cooking show ever!
My thoughts exactly.
You never had the chance to show us your naturally funny personality with the reaction videos. I'm so glad you started cooking videos! You are so funny and entertaining😂
What could be better? Portuguese ingredients ,Portuguese chef, Portuguese kitchen,Portuguese humor, but American recipes! Such fun 😂❤
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You have something on your nose.
That’s four shots drink up 💯😆
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There’s something about the fact you also clearly grew up watching Bob Ross paint his landscapes and give positive advice that makes me so happy. RIP Bob!
I don't think he did. I think it likely started when his Americana obsession began, whenever that was.
Happy little accidents!!
@@SneakyCheeseThief I highly suggest watching the documentary about Bob Ross. I feel so bad for Bob Ross and his family! He was sorely taken advantage of!
"Such a beautiful and great Portuguese onion getting destroyed by a Chinese machine" 😂😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 My friend, you are making me laugh a lot today!!!
Love the humor
Portuguese onions are known around the world, for their beauty.
Oh I'm dying here!!!😂😂😂😂
I was dying as a Chinese as that was a complete disgrace....
I just want to point out, you had to destroy the beautiful Portuguese onion in order for the chinese machine to stand a chance at truly defeating it. In the first take, I think it is more than fair to say that the onion won. :P 7
I love how much fun he’s having making American dishes. ❤
I wish he’d just cut the onion with a knife like a normal person.
I usually make about 5 meatloaves at a time and freeze them in vacuum sealed bags in the freezer. In these bags, they will last for 5+ years. Then, whenever I want that for supper, just take it out of the freezer and heat it up! I'm SO proud of you for taking on these tasks. You will learn a LOT and will continue to amazing yourself and your lady!!! Thanks for your reactions!!!
That American bread made in Italy will make great meatloaf sandwiches!
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Absolutely!!! 😃
Absolutely! Nice thick slice of meatloaf (I prefer mine warmed) between two pieces of white bread with plenty of mayonnaise.😋 One of the best parts of meatloaf is the leftovers!
I really thought for a second there he was gonna' make some garlic bread to go with it...
**sad panda**
So disappointed... Woulda' been perfect!
Maybe someday when he does some "red" lasagna...
Or, oooooh, muh friends, ... I know, "American Goulash!"
Garlic bread would be perfect with American Goulash!! Great accompaniment, also great for mopping up some left-over red sauce. ^_^
@ You nailed it!
7 your not crazy, in fact this series is one of my favorite cooking shows on UA-cam. no pretentious chef/influencer, no weird over the top fake enthusiasm, just a man exploring the food of a country he loves. warms my American heart!
Meatloaf is one of those things that are both undeniably American and so varied that there is no singular recipe, even from house to house within the smallest of towns. My wife's meatloaf includes a layer of scramble eggs in the middle and gets seasoned through with sauteed garlic, dried rosemary and oregano, then glazed with a sauce made of tomato paste, yellow mustard, honey, brown sugar, and chipotle chili powder. Last time time she made it was 3 weeks ago. It's an absolute masterpiece, but it's only one of hundreds of thousands of recipes for this humble-looking dish.
Heinz makes an okay barbecue sauce. If you want a *_really_* good barbecue sauce, go online and order some Sweet Baby Ray's. It doesn't matter what variety, because they're all 10 out of 7. And yes, that was your number. 😉
That tasting reaction says it all. When you come across a good recipe, meatloaf is pure comfort on a plate. Your wife, and possibly your neighbors, are going to be so happy you discovered it. And yes, you should serve it with a side of potatoes of some sort, whether baked potatoes, mashed, fries, scalloped, Hasselback, or fondant potatoes. I prefer baked potatoes, myself, but any of them would work.
Much love from Minnesota in the U.S. ♥😎
My mother made a meatloaf every other week with baked potatoes. Served with a mushroom sauce over the loaf. Yum
I like Masterpiece bbq sauce the best.
You now know more than enough recipies to host a day of Americana. Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy Lunch: Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup Dinner: Meatloaf with mac and cheese and a roasted veg as sides. Dessert: Banana Pudding and most of this you can prep ahead of time.
Biscuits and Gravy… I want to see your face!
That would be so fun!
When's dinner and how quickly can I renew my expired passport? LOL
I am crying with laughter in Kansas. The meatloaf looks delicious and these videos are great. 😂
Born and raised American, here, 69 years old. My mom made this all my life. I learned to make it. It's an American staple food and you nailed it! You did a great job.
Sometimes, when I make a too large amount of meat loaf I just make a mound of it on a sheet pan, shape it as well as I can and cook it like that. No loaf pan. Works fine.
On the question of Should I add milk? that's the beauty of Meat Loaf. You can experiment with (some) ingredients. Try it with milk, see how you like it.
There seems to be a piece missing in the machine. It is a disc with slots for the blades the keeps the onion from getting stuck. You are a crazy Portuguese man, but we definitely enjoy watching. You should let us see how your wife reacts to these recipes. Meatloaf goes great with mashed potatoes and green beans.
Agreed, I had a original "slapchop" with the best tag line "you're gonna love my nuts!" Cause he chops nuts. And it had a piece in the top that stopped stuff from getting stuck.
Still a shitty product and a proficient knife user could do it in the same time.
Something else Andres doesn't seem to have is a spinning mechanism, mine on the upstroke would spin the cutting blades.
And brown gravy.
And fried okra... My mom always served fried okra with her meatloaf...
Actually, that chopper is complete, but you must slice the onion, then use this chopper to cut it in small pieces. I had one exactly like it. I have a different one with better blades, but you still need to slice the onion first.
We had it with mashed potatoes and corn. I always mixed my corn and potatoes together...memories of childhood!
I am watching from the U.S.A. and really enjoy watching you cook. It brightens my day, puts a smile on my face and joyous laughter. So thank you.
Oh Ty 🙏
@@european-reacts classic American meatloaf, mixture of beef and pork with diced vegetables like onions, celery, carrots, cooked rice and your favorite seasoning mix formed into a loaf and baked in a casserole dish with tomato sauce on top. When I make my meatloaf, I use about 5 lbs of meat.
You asked for recipe requests, get a large flank steak and pound it out to form a thin layer about the size of your cutting board you always have next to your stove. Cut long strips of vegetables like celery, zucchini squash, asparagus. Anything you like and a layer of ricotta cheese. Roll it up and tie it tight with butcher's twine and also tie the ends shut to keep everything inside. Brown it on all sides then put it into a baking pan and bake to desired wellness then cover with spaghetti sauce and bake about 10 minutes more to heat the sauce then sprinkle grated cheese on top and cut into slices and remove strings before serving.
Fun fact: the veggies were added as a way to "extend" [or use less of] the meat, as it was a bit of a depression / wartime dish. So, to make it last, they'd mix in diced or grated bits of cheaper vegetables (onions, carrots, peppers, etc.) to make the more expensive meat last longer. And then they realized, "well, actually, this tastes pretty damn good," and kept making it with vegetables and such in it... ^_^
Happy accidents, I guess? ;)
I hate crunchy onions, so I cook my onions before I put them in the bowl to mix in. Otherwise, very traditional recipe. Looks great!
@@Karen__kamaduFunny, I can't figure why people ruin lovely crunchy onions by cooking them until they're soggy.
7 also mashed potatoes and use the meatloaf juices to make milk grave. Some sweet corn on the cob.
or sweet peas. YUM!
Great job on your meatloaf, Andre!
I'm in America watching you make meatloaf. I haven't made meatloaf since my husband passed away. I like my own meatloaf better than any other. My husband, who never really liked meatloaf until he tried mine, raved about it every time I made it. When we had the first meatloaf meal, it was served with baked potatoes and green beans. Often, I would make a double-size meatloaf so we could have meatloaf sandwiches for lunches, too.
Oh yes… cold meatloaf sandwich with mayonnaise! Yummm
I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful marriage and relationship ❤️
I like your memory. Thanks for sharing that😊
potatoes is a classic side dish for meatloaf. my mom used to mash the potatoes like 85% so there's just a bit of lumpiness, salt pepper butter bit of milk, done. can't wait to go home in a few days for christmas, gonna get some mom made food. a very merry christmas indeed
It gets even better the next day Andre! The flavors meld overnight in the fridge. Make a meatloaf sandwich tomorrow. Lightly toast some bread, add cheese, bacon... Yum. As a NY Italian, I use the Holy Trinity (beef, pork, veal) ground meats together. And now, watching this, we're having this for dinner. Keep up the awesome videos! Mashed potato pie would go great with that. Cut about 4 to 6 potatoes into 2 inch cubes, put in pot with a tablespoon of salt, cover, bring to boil, when it starts to boil turn temp down low to simmer (where the bubbles come up real gentle). Simmer about 10 to 20 min, or more until you stick knife or fork into a piece and they don't stick. Test several pieces. Drain and put back in pot (stove off at this point). While those taters are simmering get another pot on stove. Heat on medium heat about 1/2 cup heavy cream, and half a stick of butter and a pinch of salt till it starts to want to bubble over. Stir often. You have to watch over this pot so it doesn't boil over. When it starts to hint at getting bubbly, stir and lower temp to very low and keep stirring a min or two. Then turn off heat. Go back to the potato pot, put in a handful of grated Parmesan cheese pour 1/3 of cream in and mash until it starts to get incorporated. Do this with another 1/3rd until it's all mixed. Don't over mix. You can make it as lumpy or smooth as you want. Then put in a small baking dish. I like to like mine with non stick foil to make cleanup easier. Rake a fork over the top, make some peaks all on top. Then stick it under broiler and watch it. Keep in until you start getting some brown on top and then it's done. Crispy top, fluffy taters on the inside. My family loves this pie
That is what my family always uses for pour meatloafs.
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(...guys, don't let him know that American kitchens are mostly Chinese these days!)😂
@@RyTrapp0You are looking at the most disgraceful version of Chinese skills.
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LOL..I immediately thought when he said that I wanted to tell him most items bought in America are from China! 😂
Onion chopper is made of Chinesium.
Fyi, all Americans know Heinz! It’s considered the default ketchup brand here and they make pretty much all sorts of condiments
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While Heinz maybe the most popular brand, I use the cheap store brand ketchup...
@@ronclark9724 Ketchup is one thing where I go for Heinz. I think it really tastes better and they now sell multiple versions, at least one without high fructose corn syrup (all versions may not have that in Europe--not sure if they have banned it).
Heinz located in Pittsburgh, PA
Probably because there's so much sugar in it. It is better, though.
Hunts is much better
You did a great job. Meatloaf always cracks so don't worry about the looks.
It was invented to stretch meat. That's why there are so many other ingredients in there and so many variations. Putting milk in it just adds more moisture, but you could also use tomato sauce or condensed soup. You can also put finely diced or grated vegetables in too.
What my family always did was mix mustard and ketchup in equal amounts and put that on the meatloaf before cooking it. We didn't put any in the mix.
You asked about side dishes. One of the classics is to bake potatoes beside the meatloaf. Wash and poke the potatoes to break the skin in a few places. Then put them straight on the rack in your oven outside the pan. If they are large enough, they will cook in the same amount of time as the meatloaf.
I think this cooking series might be the best thing on television right now. Absolutely loving it. Wonder how his family is enjoying all this food he is making
I agree! I hope he makes it onto the Food Network! ❤
Bet They Find It "Weird" 😂
Meatloaf is a very versatile dish. You can use any ground meat or a combination of ground meats of your choice. My favorite is half pork sausage and half ground beef. You can use bread , crackers, or cereal like wheaties, corn flakes, etc. some people like ketchup or tomato sauce over the top during baking. I also prefer to add fine diced carrots,celery, and bell pepper along with the onion. Seasonings can also vary to your imagination/ taste. Enjoy!
I'm a ketchup boy. When it bakes into the top it's pretty good. I like to dip it into a small pool of A1 sauce. Not a lot.
Meatloaf is great sliced and put on bread the next day for a sandwich, hot or cold! We don’t let things go to waste here in America. We try to find new ways to eat our left overs so we don’t get bored eating them. Your meatloaf looked so yummy Andre! You did an awesome job especially with it being your first try.
I have to feed a lot of men in my family so I always make a double batch and press my meatloaf down flat into a 9x13 pan so it’s not in loaf form, it’s more like a huge rectangle. If I’m just feeding a few then I do a regular batch and put in a loaf pan so it has that loaf shape. Meatloaf doesn’t have to be in loaf form or put into a loaf pan, just depends on how many you need to feed. The traditional way is in a loaf pan, hence where it gets its name meatloaf.
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-Machine/ Gizmo/ Gatget - same thing. And as a professional chef, I have to say just use a good knife. Nothing beats a good knife.
-Worcestershire sauce; we say (phonetically) Woos- ter- shear sauce.
-The best BBQ sauce from the store is Baby Rays.
- Suggestion: Mix equal parts ground beef and ground pork - I also add crushed garlic.
- Line your pan with parchment paper/ aluminum foil and the cleanup is easier.
- I've never seen that brand of bread.
- As Americans, we enjoy clogged arteries; layer bacon / ketchup/ the sauce you made thickly on the top of the meatloaf and then cook. It carmelizes the sugars.
-Meatloaf goes well with potatoes or rice and steamed vegetables.
- Americans with tastebuds don't drink Starbucks ... ugh.
You did a fantastic job! Well done!
I actually rather like Heinz BBQ sauce because they make a version without fake smoke flavor which I dislike a lot and most other brands except Open Pit have. If you want smoke flavor, some pureed (canned) chipotle chiles in adobo will do it (chipotles are smoked jalapenos).
The other sauce is Wu-stir-sheer (proving its Chinese origin).
Meatloaf GRAVY is super good but must be spooned over MASHED potatoes.
I would say gadget.
Meatloaf looks great.
(7) Missouri, USA here. I am so impressed with your cooking efforts, Andre. I think there could be a future new TV channel on your horizon; "Andre Cooks American." Has a nice sound, doesn't it?
"European Cooks American: A Collection of Recipes For Cannibals".
Your comment made me giggle like an idiot. Haha😆. Howdy, from a Stl neighbor.
@@spacehonky6315 And another “howdy” from yet another St. Louis neighbor!👋
I'm from Missouri too. What town are you from. I'm in Warrensburg.
@@spacehonky6315 Howdy back atcha from Dexter. Have a great Christmas.
@@julielong8714 Howdy, fellow Missourians, from Dexter. Merry Christmas.
Just a recommendation from a long time meat loaf lover and regular maker. Instead of all beef use a ratio of 2lb beef and 1lb ground pork. Another alternative is a 3-2-1 ratio of beef, pork and veal, 3lb a real sweet spot for meatloaf size. Having a good loaf pan with a removable insert that will allow the grease to collect in the bottom also is great!
"3-2-1 ratio of beef, pork and veal" is the Salisbury meat patty recipe. Its just the best.
You've turned into an American Chef! Bravo! I hope you entertain your friends with some great food over the holidays!
i have not had meatloaf in a few months.. It may sound odd but you can slice left over, cold meatloaf and use in a sandwich the next day. 7
Espresso is steam passed through finely ground coffee. American coffee is hot water passed through a large grind of coffee. Of course we drink a lot of things with espresso
If you have a loaf pan your meat loaf will have less chance for the break but either way it will be just a tasty Usually we serve with mashed potatoes and another vegetable as a side dish.
Cold meatloaf sandwiches were my favorite lunch as a kid. If I opened my lunchbox and discovered Mom made me a meatloaf sandwich with ketchup and spicy pickles, I was practically bouncing with joy on the bench.
Meatloaf sandwiches are the best! With mayonnaise (or miracle whip) and American cheese. Yummy.
Same. Meatloaf sandwiches are a favorite of mine.
@@loriyoung2766 okay, your comment is the only one I’ve seen so far that’s actually horrible, take it back 😭 TAKE IT BACK!!!
IN MY VIEW
I love this meatloaf video. You enjoy what you cook. You are learning as you cook more, just like the rest of us.
These cooking videos have become my favorite to watch after a long day at work. They always put a big smile on my face along with some chuckles. I love a cold meatloaf sandwich with ketchup the next day.
Yes, meatloaf is like turkey....better in a sandwich the next day! And the day after that :)
As a natural born American I make meatloaf for my family for dinner once or twice a month. They love my meatloaf. You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand or use the same exact ingredients each time you make a meatloaf. I always use finely smashed cracker crumbs eggs diced onion and a bit of milk. I never substitute bread for cracker crumbs so my meatloaf tastes the same everytime I make it. Meatloaf and potatoes for dinner makes a hearty meal
I'm a cracker person as well. Bread gets clumpy, bread crumbs are too soft, and oatmeal...bleh! 😂
I added diced cheese to this, but substituted herbed croutons crumbled into the recipe for the crackers.
Potatoes, yes. With meatloaf, I like them mashed.
Meatloaf is a staple. I make it every couple of weeks or so and it lasts 2 meals for my husband and myself. Leftover meatloaf freezes perfectly, thaws quickly in the microwave.
There are as many recipes for meatloaf in USA as there are family surnames. I use ground beef and ground pork, bread crumbs, chopped onion, green bell pepper and garlic, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, yellow mustard, salt and pepper. Out it in a large bread pan and top with a sauce of ketchup, mustard, chopped onion and black pepper. Bake 359° for 35-40 min.
Growing up my Mom always used half breadcrumbs and half rolled oats. That is the only difference I recall.
My meatloaf is ground beef and ground lamb and crushed Ritz crackers instead of breadcrumbs and BBQ sauce on top for the last 10 minutes.
We use crushed sleeves of Saltines. No peppers but plenty of onion and a Pk of Lipton Onion Soup mix
@@kathybouziane5269 my mom used to make hers with the Lipton Onion soup mix.😋
@@julielong8714 👍 That mix just gives it the right flavor. Otherwise it just tastes like a hamburger to me . ;-)
The end pieces are my favorite!!! Cold meatloaf sandwiches the next day are the best!!!
No kidding - I love meatloaf, but it seems like overnight in the fridge gives it even better flavor!
You can say Worcestershire with a Boston accent - Woostah-sheer. ;) Everyone makes meatloaf a little differently, but as long as it tastes good, you're all set!
And I thought your reaction videos were hilarious and entertaining. But your cooking videos are even funnier and even more entertaining. And the food looks amazing. I love meat loaf and yours looked as good as mine Andre. And I have 30 years of experience making it. Thanks for a guaranteed good time and a lot of laughter. ♥Mila and Rich in Seattle.♥
7 😊. For your wife’s birthday. You can make her a meat loaf but you can get a cooking pan in a different shape like a heart or maybe a teddy bear. And then cook it. And the meatloaf will be heart shape/teddybear shape.
That's funny ! When we got married I didn't have a pan big enough but I had a double heart shaped cake pan and so I baked it in that. Just used ketchup right out of the bottle and "decorated it. " Made with love !"
For my son in law, I made a two layer meatloaf " cake" iced with mashed potatoes and decorated with ketchup. He loved it!
My mom did meatloaf "cupcakes" for April Fools day with colored mashed potatoes for "frosting". Super fun! @llaftsewyelrebmik5103
@@kathybouziane5269Yeah, ketchup works fine. And you can bulk it up with cooked rice in it or crumbled dried/ stale bread. And even corn in it if you like corn. Tastes fantastic.
@@llaftsewyelrebmik5103Yeah, my son loves meats but NOT cake. Great idea!
7.... That was a great job! I am loving these cooking videos!!!
A few tips for your next meatloaf? You add milk to the bread crumbs, let them soak up all the milk and THEN add them to the meat mix... the point is you have the moist bread adding moisture to the meat as it cooks... its better to not add bread crumbs at all than putting the bread crumbs in dry. When you put them in dry they are sucking up the moisture instead of adding it, making your meatloaf dry, which is one reason why it cracks! Although i saw that crack before it went into the oven, it just got bigger when it cooked because it was dry... a tip for the onion, my mother uses a box grater, like youd use for cheese, it keeps the pieces small and uniform... also, my mother lays strips of bacon across the top and then covers it with the glaze before baking... bacon makes everything better! Also, sometimes I'll make it with 70% ground beef and 30% sausage to be a little different... some people add extra veggies in the meatloaf, like mushrooms, carrots or spinach, just make sure to saute them before adding them in or they will shrink when cooking in the oven and leave holes in your meatloaf, or not cook enough, depending on the veggie... I have a friend who uses teriyaki sauce instead of the bbq glaze, and covers it with sesame seeds... i have another friend who, when forming the meatloaf, she forms it around a cheese center, so when you cut it you get gooey molten cheese pouring out, so its kinda like a cheeseburger... it's a blank slate, make it your own!!!!
What i serve it with changes on the version im making, but most of the time I serve it with mashed potatos and glazed carrots, but alternatively I also love to instead of the bbq glaze just use a can of tomato sauce with a few tablespoons of butter melted in it, and have that same buttered tomato sauce served over egg noodles, with broccoli....
Great job on your first meatloaf. I've really been enjoying watching you cook classic American recipes. I've always thought it, but your enthusiasm is infectious. When my dad made meatloaf, he would always mix some day-old rice with the meat. The most important part is topping the meatloaf with ketchup before you stick it in the oven. Tomato sauce will work in a pinch but ketchup is the absolute best. The best bites were the ones with the dried, slightly burnt ketchup. Gosh, this brings back memories ;)
With meatloaf people typically eat it with mashed potatoes or macaroni and cheese or even a baked potato or rice and some people like gravy on the mashed potatoes or rice and also people eat a vegetable with it like peas, carrots, broccoli, corn, green beans etc. there are so many different styles of meatloaf, but the one you made is more on the traditional side. Meatloaf is a type of American comfort food, but it’s interesting seeing you try some of the American recipes that many may not know of and yes, it’s origins are European.
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@@Instantphojo mashed potato and corn!! they are naturals with meatloaf!
Rice and mac and cheese. Have never had these as sides.
Never ate meatloaf with any of those nor has anyone I know. Lived in USA 60+ years.
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Yes some people do macaroni and cheese with peas or broccoli or whatever vegetable and meatloaf. Some do rice with gravy and a vegetable, so it depends on who makes it.
Amazing how something so simple tastes so good!! How about showing us some of your favorite Portuguese foods!! I for one would love it!! Love from the state of Kentucky USA
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I'm an Italian/Portuguese American truck driver from Texas. I enjoy your channel.
You certainly keep me entertained while I'm on the road. So, I'm more than happy to leave the likes and comments to support your channel.
That was a very fun video. Thank you! I think meatloaf is a very personal thing in America. Everybody's meatloaf is a little different. I don't put BBQ sauce in mine, I use ketchup. But, if you and your wife like it, then it is a wonderful meatloaf.
I add a little milk or cream to my meatloaf and meatball mixture. Hydrates the breadcrumbs and keeps the final product from being dry.
I use a mixture of ground beef and either ground pork or pork sausage.
I add sour cream and a little bit of milk
2 eggs, 2 pieces of bread (good use of the heels) and a little milk (plus all the secret ingredients - shh, family secret!) makes the best meatloaf!
I use two eggs,Italian bread crumbs and one to two packets of Lipton onion soup mix, I asked family ,if they wanted turkey or pot roast for Christmas, they said nether one, they want a meatloaf dinner.
Soak the bread crumbs in the milk first. Mom always used sage. Everyone has their own twist. I also like to throw in some parmesan cheese.
I made a meatloaf in the crockpot last week. Mashed Potatoes and corn on the side. Cut leftovers into slices for sandwiches. It's like eating a great burger! You did a FANTASTIC job on your first attempt at meatloaf! What's on the next menu? I can't wait! You cook it and we'll watch!! ❤🇨🇱🇨🇱
Worchestershire sauce, I usually just say Lee and Perrins. A famous platinum blond chef calls it WASH YOUR SISTER sauce. Chortles
American bread - that's probably just going to be full of sugar. If you can get your hands on some Sourdough bread - that's a west coast favorite.
Nailed it. This is pretty much how I make it, but use ketchup instead of bbq sauce and I bake it on a rack in a baking sheet to keep the meat out of the fat/liquid so the bottom isn't soggy. Make sure to drain off the fat from the sheet as a lot of fat and liquid comes out. You can also use a rack in a roasting pan with higher sides - but I like the no sides so the outside gets nice and crusty. I think I learned this from the esteemed Mr. Alton Brown on one of his Good Eats episodes. I usually have it with mashed potatoes and gravy and green beans as veg sometimes mac and cheese instead of potato. One other tip - don't mix the meat too much it affects the texture, just enough to combine everything. Oh - one more thing, I use some ground pork with the ground beef in equal parts. I have been making meatloaf for over 25 years and just started adding pork about a year ago, what a difference it makes to the taste. Great video again! I think I'm making meatloaf tomorrow.
Woo-hoo, you were a hit before, but you are special my friend!! From the USA 🇺🇸 ♥️
I use half breakfast sausage and half ground beef in mine. I also add milk to the breadcrumbs before using them. Meatloaf can get dry easily, and adding the milk helps keep it moist.
I'm a Jayhawk Wichita born & bred but now living in Colorado, and I JUST LOVE watching Andre!!!!! He has many of the same interests and views that I do. I'm so glad he's finally getting to enjoy the foods I grew up on and raised my children on. My folks were from central and western Oklahoma. Meatloaf was so often a once a week meal. BBQ a couple times a week in the summer! 😋
Since there are only 2 of us at home, I make a "family size" meatloaf recipe that uses 2 pounds of meat. Divide it into 4 loaves. Cook them. Have one for supper and freeze the rest for later. It's very nice to have homemade food that is ready to heat up when you don't feel like cooking.
I'm single. I'll make a double batch and do one loaf. The other half I make into burgers and freeze them and just take one or two out at a time. Sometimes I do both batches that way. Many of my friends who aren't great at finishing leftovers have adopted my method. 😊
About 60 years ago when I was a girl I sent away for a cookbook that was offered free on a flour package I think. I still have the recipe somewhere but haven’t made it that way in ages.
The idea was to interest kids in cooking. One ingredient I have never seen used in any other recipes was a small can of vegetables. Drained. I think it was peas and carrots but might have been mixed vegetables. They were diced. One half to one cup size can.
The mixture was put in cupcake pans which makes for handy leftovers. Just freeze and reheat the amount you want. Something about the veggies made the meatloaf really moist and flavorful.
It was the first time I ever had meatloaf as my mom never made it. I thought it was delicious. The next time I encountered meatloaf was in a public school cafeteria in Houston, Texas. It was served by the slice with this amazing sauce that was the color of Thousand Island salad dressing. That sauce elevated simple meatloaf to another level of dining to my rural tastebuds.
@doriskoons531 I finely minced onion, celery and carrot. Saute that, let it cool, and add to my meatloaf, along with egg, fresh breadcrumbs and a bit of milk.
For one terrible moment, I thought you were about to bake the meatloaf with the saran wrap still on it. ;) I think it needed more sauce and maybe a smaller dice on the onion, and a bit of garlic. However, you are really getting going with American cooking! Good for you!
We had meatloaf last week. I split the meat into two one pound loafs. We eat one and freeze one for later. I also add ketchup rather than BBQ sauce. The best part about meatloaf is you can mix in what you like! We love watching!
I think I am not alone in saying I really look forward to your cooking show. You make it so much fun and when you do the taste test you I enjoy watching you enjoy what you cooked.
Honestly, I love these videos because you always slightly mess them up, but not so badly that you don't understand the essence of the dish.
You do a phenomenal job. I love it.
Omg I'm so proud of you! You made meatloaf! Also I can see the progress the more you cook.
When making a meatloaf typically before you put the meatloaf in the oven you make an indention lengthwise in the middle of the meat and then add glaze or tomato mixture and then bake until ready.
But essentially the only way to ruin a meatloaf is if it becomes a brick or a piece of charcoal
My personal favorite is the version with shredded cheese, wrapped in bacon with the brown sugar tomato sauce glaze. Served with garlic mashed potatoes, succotash and buttermilk biscuits.😋
you have outdone yourself 👏 👏 👏 as a chef myself, am proud of you for not cross-contaminating whilst handling meat and impressed with your “mise en place” in every videos 😊 bravo!!
Looks like Andre is eating good this week, with all his home-cooked meals!
too good
@@european-reacts Now you know why " Americans are fat" is a stereotype. We have so much good food. 😅
@@european-reactshome made eggnog next?
@@european-reactsthat fat was like that Cus you did not add enough bread or crackers also you shuld use a bread pan that’s the shape of a meatloaf
This is a very different version of what my mom would make
😂@@european-reacts
I love this side-quest to try classic American dishes. So far you seem to be doing most of them quite well!
A couple of things - meatloaf often cracks like that. Don't handle the mixture too much or it will get tough. I break the meat apart with a fork and whisk the eggs before combining the ingredients. It's just easier. And yes, it does produce a lot of grease. Great job!
I drain the grease off as soon it gets out of the oven. If it sits it'll suck up the grease
Yes - meatloaf usually “breaks” during the cooking process (I think that’s why we put sauce, bacon, parsley, cheese, etc on the top)
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes (with gravy) and green beans (or tossed salad) is THEE comfort food of most Americans. When I have this meal I immediately think of my mother. It's like a warm hug.
When I go to Costco I always end up getting the premade meatloaf and mashed potatoes for a very easy meal while I study or do homework. Always good!
That was literally my dinner last night
We had meatloaf the last 2 nights 😋
Yes, i always add acsplash or 2 of milk to help make it more moist. Your meatloaf proabky split because when you put it in the pan it ws in 2 pieces and they just didnt stay together. Another reason a little splash or so of milk helps. Love watching you!!!
I have several recipes that I've added to my family's recipes (created and improved over 400 years). I have a meatloaf recipe that I've developed over 30 years.
In my recipe I use A-1 sauce and honey. I also use Ritz crackers crumbled up instead of bread crumbs. Additionally, I use 60% beef and 40% pork. And last, I use a drip tray to cook so that it doesn't sit in fat while cooking.
You should go online and google, meatloaf pans, I have two of them,
I use a meatloaf specific pan that keeps the shape and juice in together better! And I usually do more ketchup than BBQ for the sauce.
For sides, southern green beans, mashed potatoes, homemade rolls, coleslaw, various veggies like cooked carrots or something, homemade macaroni and cheese - there are a lot of ways to enjoy a good meatloaf!
Stop it! STOP IT!!! It is after 10:00 pm and you are making me soooo hungry!! I should be headed to bed, but since you listed all of those wonderful dishes and sides, my saliva glands are now running overtime!
My wife from SC makes the world's best meatloaf (baked with ketchup on top), green beans simmered with some fatback, and gooey mac-and-cheese. I'm going to ask her to cook YOUR menu! :-))
Meatloaf no ketchup on top. Mashed potatoes and gravy. Corn or asparagus or candied carrots.,,then you make it a hot sandwich ( butter the bread on both aides,put the meat between the two slices. Place creamed potatoes next to sandwiches pour gravy over both. Save room for the candied carrots on there too. Now a big glass of iced tea and you can eat
@@louellacharlton4425 Sounds great! Ask 100 people for their fave meatloaf recipe, and we'll get 100 somewhat different answers--but all are "correct"! Instead of a grilled cheese sandwich, try a grilled meatloaf sandwich.
Here, you can buy the loaf mix pre-packaged 1/3 Veal, 1/3 ground beef and 1/3 Pork. Texture and taste is a step up.
LOL!! Andre, your expressions and comments are the BEST!!!! The meatloaf looks GOOOOD!!!!!
Not gonna lie this dude cooks these dishes better than 90 percent of actual Americans. Try bacon wrapped around the meat loaf if you make it again
Liar i don't know whose doing your cooking but around here everyone cooks delicious 😂
90%? 😂😂That’s a stretch and you know it. You’re doing too much 😂
@@hemahaw1 Once again people underestimate the sheer size and population of the country, because as well most around here are pretty good at cooking and baking.
Do not underestimate the power of Bacon-Wrapped... try a whole Turkey + 2lbs Thick Cut Applewood Bacon
You probably haven't even tried the cooking of 90% of your own family 😂😂
Now take the "American" bread, and make a meatloaf sandwich. Great way to enjoy left over meatloaf. Great Job. You Sir a a good Chef. You're already seeing ways to make it your own. Go for it; that's why there are so many variations of meatloaf. I like to add sausage to mine, and use a Lipton dried soup package. So So good. Keep up the cooking; can't wat to see what's next.
Meatloaf has so many variations. Some people add crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, ketchup, or whatever you like.
Or a good Italian style. Italian bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic, tomato sauce.
Like a big meatball to be sliced. Yum
Good to see your adding BBQ the south is proud!
As if BBQ on meatloaf is only a southern thing? Southerners try to claim everything. 😂
Mom's recipe, 6 months ago. Use a larger bowl, and consider shredding things in with a fork.
Recipe with corn flakes from US :)
Bread pans work well.
Fresh eat as a meal, then chill leftovers and slice as sandwich meat :)
You did fine, and made my favorite food.
For a tighter shape mix the eggs and wet ingredients into the meat and then shred the bread in using a fork. The better it is mixed the more consistently it will hold together.
Also, consider less oil on the bottom as you will always get fat off the meat
My family is half American and half Mexican. Many Mexican girls celebrate their 15th birthday with a church celebration and a party. My youngest sister wanted meatloaf as her special meal because her favorite was my american mom's meatloaf 😅😂
Meatloaf is such a comfort food. I know the name can sound really unappealing, but as you've discovered, it's just meat mixed with spices and baked with a sauce on top... sort of like uncased sausage. When meatloaf is made well-- juicy, well seasoned, etc.--- it is DELICIOUS. Eat it with some mashed potatoes and some roasted vegetables, and you have a very delicious dinner. :D
I LOVE watching your cooking videos. It makes me so happy to see you enjoy food that I've grown up with as some of my favorite comfort foods!
5:19 Barbecue sauce takes place of tomato sauce or ketchup.
6:16 You need a larger bowl. It will make mixing so much easier. Also rubber kitchen gloves keep your hands from smelling of onion.
6:52 I would suggest a baking sheet, covered in parchment paper (or tinfoil, with edges rolled on sides to direct grease away from the loaf). I prefer parchment because it soaks up grease, making the meat loaf tastier and healthier for you.
Meatloaf can be good made from just ground beef, but the best meatloaf is nade from a mix of ground beef, ground veal, and ground pork. In American grocery stores, you can even find all 3 ground meats in a mix called "meatloaf mix" or sometimes "meatball mix" that contains all 3 of beef, pork, and veal.
#7 North Dakota here. Cooking 40 years, 30 professionally. Cracking of meatloaf is totally natural. It shrinks as it cooks. I can't describe how I do it at work. At home we love lots of surface meat loaf so I would make 2 square loaves in that pan. Give it a natural place to crack.
If you're confident in the moisture you don't need to add milk. You really only need to add milk when you need to add more fats to keep the meat from drying out during baking. Also, if you do this again, bake the loaf for 15 minutes, take it out, apply the glaze, bake another 15, add another layer of glaze, and repeat as needed/wanted. The oven will caramelize the sugars in the glaze and it will be sticky and delicious as it clings to the meatloaf. The more layers, the more complex the flavors. I think you'll enjoy it even more.
Using the loaf pan as a mold and baking it in a sheet pan was a good call. I'm impressed you did that on your first time. I think the final dish is so much better when you bake it like that instead of in the loaf pan itself. Overall, good job! Though next time you need mashed potatoes on the side to really perfect it. ;)
YAY! I love a good meatloaf! Andre, you can also do your own Portuguese spin on meatloaf. My mom does her own Chinese spin on her meatloaf.
Oooo some ground portuguese sausage would be amazing mixed with some beef!
@@mybloodtypeiscoffee Absolutely that would be a perfect match!!
@rg20322 we've made burgers before with it and ground bison. Best burgers ever!
Ground beef looks great. USA also sells a combination of beef, veal and pork used often to make meatloaf. Mashed potatoes and gravy are my go to sides. Could have been baked in the loaf pan. Didn't need to transfer to glass baking dish.
Or.. I mix ground meats myself. 😂
If baking in the pan, slather on some Portuguese butter or olive oil, and definitely skip the plastic wrap!
If he left it in that loaf pan it would be drowning in grease!
The grease would have come up the sides and spilled all over the oven, causing a fire and we would have been able to see a Portuguese firefighter! But true, needed two loaf pans.
@@aliciab6193I have two meatloaf pans, it is two separate pieces ,the actual pan and a pieces that has holes in it, so when you take it out of the pan, the grease goes through the holes, I got them at Walmart years ago
7 I’m loving your cooking videos. Especially your Portuguese bowls, pans, foods and definitely your Portuguese butter. Your humor is fantastic. Keep the recipes coming.
The meatloaf is beautiful! I make mine a little different (no bbq, oatmeal instead of breadcrumbs) but meatloaf is a meal designed to use up what you have on hand. Everyone’s is a little different. 😊
As some have said you can find different variations of meatloaf. I make mine with ground beef, crushed cornflakes cereal instead of bread crumbs, ketchup, egg and onions. Cover the top with a mixture of brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Make them in single serving balls about the size of your palm. Serve with mash potatoes and broccoli and cheese.
I love your cooking videos. You are so funny. I am happy you are enjoying American food.
Also, instead of bread crumbs, sometimes I use mashed potato flakes.
We've always used rolled oats, and seasoned with instant onion soup mix.
Hello from the states! Meatloaf goes well with mashed potatoes, steamed carrots, and steamed green beans traditionally here. Season the potatoes with salt, butter, minced garllc and maybe some cheese to taste. The carrots are often served with celery salt or a butter honey glaze. The green beans are salt and peppered with minced garlic optionally. Btw, your's looked perfect when you sliced it!
We also have baking pans here that we use to not only shape the loaf but also bake it in which prevents it from breaking in the middle like you experienced. Love your series and figured I would answer some of your questions hopefully!
"Portuguese bowl" has me rolling...
@@timreynolds4785 haha every damn video
Here's your #7 😊
André you are doing a fantastic job with these recipes. Always remember that we all have our own variations of these recipes so you can always change little things to your liking.
These videos have been so fun to watch. (And you are hilarious😂) I personally am so proud of you. Thank you for doing all this for us.
*edited to tell you that I always have mashed potatoes and gravy and a vegetable with Meatloaf 😋
Mashed potatoes are excellent as a side dish with meat loaf. There’s no need to add milk or butter to your meat loaf as it’s cooking. When my 3 girls were growing I added chopped green chilies to my part but they didn’t like them so I didn’t add it to their part. Now that they’re grown and gone I can add them to the entire meat loaf. You can also use oats instead of bread crumbs.
The lid is NOT for using when you are cutting the union. It won't allow the onion to move. You but the onion on a cutting board and pick it up occasionally to move it on the onion parts.
I was just going to say that!!! On a cutting board, don't put that cap anywhere!!!
I don't use a slap chop for onions, for other stuff I start with the pieces a bit smaller. I especially use it for nuts and cracker/cookies.
The chopper is missing a piece that fits inside near the blade. I would know because I have one that I use often.
I use this often but I cut the onion into big chunks first. Also it looks like it’s missing a piece.
“Uncle Sam would never allow a Chinese product to do an American recipe.” 😂❤
First a much bigger bowl. Yes worcestershire, just 2 tbsps for 2 lbs, ok with bbq sauce just a little (prefer soy sauce). Eggs, bread crumbs (toast potatoe bread) , and just a touch of heavy whipping cream and the spice/herbs you want (I like sage). You need a big container so that you are not mashing the ingredients, but simply folding them together. Pre scramble the eggs. And I like to bake it in a bread pan.
I LOVE watching your enthusiasm when cooking! And especially when trying the finished product! You are doing a great job. And, yeah, Banana Pudding is really so much better after the cookies have time to absorb some moisture. I haven't read the comments yet. Usually, when I do, I end up deleting mine because everyone has already covered what I said. So I'm just going to say - traditionally, we have mashed potatoes and green beans with our meatloaf! I'm glad you're enjoying it. We love you!❤❤❤10
I glaze with a 50-50 mix of ketchup and brown sugar, about halfway through baking.
Splash of vinegar improves it. ,try iy
Meatloaf was always my specialty. I used to make it at work a lot for our crew. I had people coming from other areas of the plant, telling me, "Next time you make meatloaf, let me know. From what I've heard, I really want to try it." I always got creative with it. Sometimes I'd put cheese in it or add some mayo and ketchup to the mix. I always cut the ground beef with some type of ground sausage to up the flavor and texture. I also liked diced green peppers in it.
I also cook it in the smoker. Mmmmmmmm. So good.
It looked good! If you use a clear glass loaf shaped pan, such as Pyrex, it will stay intact and not split in the middle. A strip of bacon cut in half and placed on top, added in the middle of baking, so it doesn't burn, will give it extra flavor. You can drain off the excess grease and use it to make gravy to go over mashed potatoes.