New Zealand Family Try Classic American MEATLOAF For The First Time! (HOW DO YOU MAKE IT?)

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  • @youthbridge3
    @youthbridge3 Рік тому +1167

    As an American, I've had my fair share of meatloaf, but I've never heard of anyone putting cheese on it. That's a new one for me.

  • @Jmpmenace
    @Jmpmenace Рік тому +1142

    Meatloaf and mashed potatoes go great together

    • @the3mfs359
      @the3mfs359 Рік тому +30

      Meatloaf, homemade mashed potatoes, fried okra. Love to put a layer of cheese in the middle of the meatloaf. Yum!

    • @Hammernms
      @Hammernms Рік тому +37

      Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and English peas. One of my favorite meals.

    • @stitchinggoods774
      @stitchinggoods774 Рік тому +30

      Green beans too yum.

    • @ladiuneeq9789
      @ladiuneeq9789 Рік тому +15

      Along with shucked corn and fried green tomatoes or sauteed green tomatoes. 😋

    • @MyBigBeautifulHeart
      @MyBigBeautifulHeart Рік тому +5

      OH YES OF COURSE!!!

  • @Anne.Pinkerton
    @Anne.Pinkerton 7 місяців тому +21

    I'm an old southern great grandma. My meat loaf consists of 88/12 ground beef, finely chopped onions, garlic powder, worchestershire sauce, a raw egg and bread crumbs (that have been soaked in milk to keep the meatloaf moist. Combine all these and put in a loaf pan. I cook at 375 F for half an hour, strain off the grease, add my topping which consists of, Tomato Paste, water, Worchestershire Sauce, about t of lemon juice, onion and garlic powder, salt and black pepper .... add water until it's more of a sauce than paste and cover the top and sides of the meatloaf. Bake another half hour until it's done! My husband LOVED my meatloaf sandwiches before he passed!

  • @MissMolly75
    @MissMolly75 Рік тому +102

    As a 48 year old American, I've also never heard of meatloaf with cheese. But I'm sure it tastes great ;) Meatloaf is one of those things where you will never find 2 households who use the same recipe because we all tweak it to how we like it. It's also not as popular as it was in the past. I might be the only person I actually know who still makes it. My family and I LOVE it.

    • @davidstreet2949
      @davidstreet2949 9 місяців тому +5

      I am a 58 year old American and we always put cheese on top, and ketchup.

    • @diannelavoie5385
      @diannelavoie5385 8 місяців тому +1

      I still make it the way my mom and nana did. My sons make it too at their homes. Put some baking potatoes or sweet potatoes in with it, add your favorite veggies on the side. Oh, and applesauce goes well with it. Plus, meatloaf sandwiches later.

    • @Allen-hg2hu
      @Allen-hg2hu 6 місяців тому +2

      I love meatloaf, and put ketchup on top. Never put cheese on top of it, but I'm sure it would taste good regardless.

  • @allensparks6885
    @allensparks6885 Рік тому +148

    The thing you have to remember about meatloaf is that if you eat it at ten different locations, you'll get twelve different versions of the recipe!!

  • @hawks6973
    @hawks6973 Рік тому +154

    I've never had meatloaf without bread crumbs in it. It was - well, at least as far as my mom and grandma thought - a technique for stretching a little bit of meat a longer ways when times were tough (and both of them raised families when times were tough). The bread crumbs allowed bigger portions for the same amount of beef. They also soaked up a lot of flavor in the cooking process, and helped the "loaf" to hold together. A properly made meatloaf, when you slice it, holds together as well as a slice of bread!

    • @BTinSF
      @BTinSF Рік тому +13

      Agree it has to have some kind of binder, usually bread or cracker crumbs and an egg (or 2). Corn bread works nicely. You can use stale burger or hot dog buns--any kind of baked thing that makes a sticky mush when soaked in a little milk. It's not just to "extend" the meat. It makes it into a "loaf" rather than just a big hamburger which the NZ family observed theirs resembled.

    • @ryandean3162
      @ryandean3162 Рік тому +2

      Looks like they put bread crumbs to me. Just didn't mention it. Look at the bowl before it's mixed round about 3:45, that's not just onion that's white in there. And I think that's a bag of bread crumbs up against the toaster a few seconds later.

    • @KSilverlode
      @KSilverlode Рік тому +2

      My mom always used rolled oats. Works well.

    • @lawrenceshdow
      @lawrenceshdow Рік тому +1

      yes.. eggs and bread crumbs. I also prefer to saute the veggies first.

    • @whelpthereitis2577
      @whelpthereitis2577 Рік тому

      In our family we would use breadcrumbs, crushed oyster crackers, saltines, or oatmeal mixed in (with 2-3 eggs for binding). What we used was all dependent on what we had in excess at the time.
      Edit: My one friends family would mix a bit of mustard into the loaf mix. Another family would use a bunt pan for their loaf and would have whole hard boiled eggs encased within the loaf.

  • @kenarbes
    @kenarbes Рік тому +70

    Classic meatloaf (as my momma made it) consists of ground hamburger, bread crumbs, onions and eggs all mashed up together (with your seasonings of choice). Then, you put ketchup on it and bake it. You can serve it with sides or make sandwiches with it. Yummy! I only put cheese on it in a sandwich. Variety is the spice of life, so everybody has their own recipe. Glad you enjoyed it.

    • @jxchamb
      @jxchamb Рік тому

      Yes except for the onions. I'm 46 years old and I hate onions. Probably something I'll never outgrow because my mother is the same way.

    • @minionman95
      @minionman95 Рік тому

      I don’t think we usually use eggs but we put barbecue with ketchup and some brown sugar for the sauce.

    • @jxchamb
      @jxchamb Рік тому +3

      @@minionman95 No eggs? What do you use for a binder then?

    • @Rifkinn
      @Rifkinn 11 місяців тому +3

      my grandma's recipe was crushed crackers instead of bread crumbsbut otherwise the same

    • @notnoahhellman5227
      @notnoahhellman5227 9 місяців тому +1

      This hit it on point. That's the recipe.

  • @taylorlane8257
    @taylorlane8257 Рік тому +150

    Im so happy you guys liked the meatloaf!!! Normal sides for meat loaf would be mashed potatoes and another side wpuld be green beans. Those two on your plate with meatloaf is a staple American dinner time (^:

    • @xzonia1
      @xzonia1 Рік тому +8

      Yes, mashed potatoes are a must with meatloaf. :)

    • @moomansgigi
      @moomansgigi Рік тому +3

      Creamed spinach and baked macaroni and cheese

    • @moomansgigi
      @moomansgigi Рік тому +3

      Or roasted potatoes and fried corn

    • @Rifkinn
      @Rifkinn 11 місяців тому +6

      mashed potatoes and sweet corn for me

    • @davidstreet2949
      @davidstreet2949 9 місяців тому +1

      Never liked mashed potatoes with it, baked in oil, slices triangles so the top is nice and crunchy.

  • @nancyjo77056
    @nancyjo77056 Рік тому +12

    You forgot mashed potatoes on the side, plus green beans! I always add oats. And please don't forget a meatloaf sandwich the next day!

    • @lovelightshine2329
      @lovelightshine2329 Рік тому

      Right, I think green beans or potato salad are the best side dishes depending on the season.

  • @nancycardenas2724
    @nancycardenas2724 Рік тому +100

    Meatloaf is like a personal thing in American. Just everyone makes it a little different.😊

    • @MGmirkin
      @MGmirkin Рік тому +4

      Just like "chili." ;)
      Everyone has their own secret recipe / method. ^_^

  • @nessavee2205
    @nessavee2205 10 місяців тому +13

    Instead of cheese, my family covers the top of the meatloaf with bacon and then covers the bacon in ketchup. The result is like a savory candied bacon topping and it's absolutely delicious!! We also use Italian sausage along with beef mince and add saltine crackers, a can of tomato sauce and some dried Italian seasoning.

    • @garyneilson3075
      @garyneilson3075 9 місяців тому +2

      There ya go!

    • @sylviayoung1547
      @sylviayoung1547 5 місяців тому

      9:16 I don't put any other meat but I do put the seasoning, saltines and egg, onion. I will put a little celery if I have on hand. Other veggies are served on the side not in the meat. After cooking I put ketchup and some of my favorite barbecue sauce and put back in oven to heat up. Delish. Yes leftovers make sandwiches

  • @jenniferv618
    @jenniferv618 Рік тому +23

    I made meatloaf a few days ago with mashed potatoes with peas & corn 🥰 it was delicious. But, I've never seen cheese on top of it..

  • @radicalnomad1
    @radicalnomad1 Рік тому +191

    People in the US have mixed feelings about meatloaf for some reason but I LOVE it. It's one of the classic American dishes for a home-cooked family supper, in my opinion.

    • @mickyo7171
      @mickyo7171 Рік тому +21

      It truly depends on the recipe

    • @jamessanders3726
      @jamessanders3726 Рік тому +2

      ​@@mickyo7171 true

    • @tastyneck
      @tastyneck Рік тому +4

      I love it, too.

    • @maryann9226
      @maryann9226 Рік тому +2

      Need a good recipe.

    • @wfly81
      @wfly81 Рік тому +14

      Everyone loves their mother's meatloaf, and no other meatloaf will do.

  • @davidkinsey8657
    @davidkinsey8657 Рік тому +167

    There are almost as many recipes for meatloaf as there are grandmothers. The constants are ground meat of some sort, eggs, and a binding agent (usually breadcrumbs but can be crushed up crackers, oatmeal or even dried potato flakes). Meatloaf became popular during the Great Depression as a way to get stretch your meat by adding bread crumbs and vegetables to it.

    • @tonilharmon
      @tonilharmon Рік тому +7

      We always use oatmeal for the binder.

    • @pjjayhawk
      @pjjayhawk Рік тому +3

      We added (hid) veggies to try to get our very young daughter at the time eat a few.

    • @xxxterm
      @xxxterm Рік тому +1

      I use 1 beef ramen noodles crushed and 2 packets of beef powder, 2lbs ground beef 2 eggs ketchup on top last

    • @tamarakaddatz9955
      @tamarakaddatz9955 Рік тому +13

      A variation is adding 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup mix as the seasoning.

    • @rich_t
      @rich_t Рік тому +4

      I use Italian bread crumbs and Lipton French Onion soup mix and 1/3 cup of ketchup.

  • @paultaylor905
    @paultaylor905 6 місяців тому +8

    y’all are so wholesome & supportive of your kids this content is amazing

  • @kathrynrichards2343
    @kathrynrichards2343 Рік тому +7

    Meatloaf with mash potatoes and greenbeans is still one of my favorite meals

  • @erianle123547
    @erianle123547 Рік тому +149

    Meatloaf is a lot like chili, everyone has their own recipe. Most people add things or substitute one item for another. At the end of the day meatloaf is one of those recipes that originated as a means of using leftover ingredients. It's also a meal that allows you to feed more people using less meat, depending on how many ingredients you mix into it. We add relish to our family recipe to give a bit of tang to it, and personally I like to use spicy barbeque on top rather than ketchup. Lastly, as multiple people have noted, meatloaf with mashed potatoes is amazing.

    • @allanboyer2769
      @allanboyer2769 Рік тому +1

      Very true.

    • @katiemcteague
      @katiemcteague Рік тому +5

      So true. I’ve been making meatloaf for many a year and I don’t think I have ever made it the same way twice. I don’t follow a recipe at all. I use my basic ingredients and just mix it together and throw it in the oven. It’s classic for a reason.

    • @jimmoran973
      @jimmoran973 Рік тому

      Meat loaf is fine but cold meat loaf sandwiches are great.

    • @jeanihowe
      @jeanihowe Рік тому

      Yep, forgot about relish.

  • @archieletsyouknow5508
    @archieletsyouknow5508 Рік тому +72

    ❤😂 Meat loaf mashed potatoes and gravy And with The Leftovers you make sandwiches An American tradition😊

    • @cassiereroni
      @cassiereroni Рік тому +1

      I love cold meatloaf sandwiches! Maybe even a bit more than freshly baked. But either way meatloaf is at the top of my list of favorites.

    • @HTxGhost24
      @HTxGhost24 Рік тому +1

      I always fry my leftover meatloaf the next day and eat it with eggs 😂

    • @archieletsyouknow5508
      @archieletsyouknow5508 Рік тому +3

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    • @archieletsyouknow5508
      @archieletsyouknow5508 Рік тому +2

      @@HTxGhost24 💯🤔 Gotta love it if it works for Spam this step it up to the prime level👍🏼 Albuquerque New Mexico love where the green chili is king

    • @cassiereroni
      @cassiereroni Рік тому +2

      @@HTxGhost24 Never thought to do that. I'll have to try it. All this talk about meatloaf I just pull some burger out of the freezer. It's meatloaf tomorrow night!

  • @PKcrash
    @PKcrash 9 місяців тому +9

    Love seeing a healthy family relationship. Nothing feels forced .

  • @frenchwithmadameg1116
    @frenchwithmadameg1116 Рік тому +33

    As an American I can tell you that I have never heard of meatloaf with cheese on top, but I am intrigued. I am definitely going to try this! Also, meatloaf with peas and mashed potatoes. Great combination! When do you come to the USA? I can't wait for that content!

  • @pinkstarphoenix6182
    @pinkstarphoenix6182 Рік тому +101

    I was raised on meatloaf made with Quaker rolled oats in it. Meatloaf was a way to extend your meat to serve more people. Therefore, the oatmeal or bread crumbs. Oatmeal is healthier and heartier and I love that version. My mom always used the recipe she found on the round oatmeal box. There was also the best oatmeal cookie recipe on the box ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @crankyyankee7290
      @crankyyankee7290 Рік тому +3

      Steel-cut oats work great as well-or a combo of the two-I like to compress layers of the mix into the pan with a layer of cheese between the layers of the mix (with a margin of meat mix all the way around the edges to seal the cheese in when it melts-I use all kinds of cheese depending on what I have / feel like-even Munster !

    • @caraevans2609
      @caraevans2609 Рік тому +3

      I’ve never had meatloaf with cheese on top. I thought meatloaf was invented during the Cold War and always had a couple vegetables like celery and onions. You wanted to spread what little meat you had by adding other things like bread crumbs and vegetables so that you had enough to feed your family.

    • @alexlail7481
      @alexlail7481 Рік тому +5

      I have had it a couple of times with oatmeal/rolled oats but most common in my region of the country is crushed saltine crackers

    • @mark-be9mq
      @mark-be9mq Рік тому +6

      Mom used oats , too. One of our favorites.

    • @hdctx
      @hdctx Рік тому +3

      The grains are added to both hold the meat together and to hold moisture in the meat.
      Adding cheeseburger top leaves out the best part, tomato sauce/ketchup. :)

  • @wwiggins65
    @wwiggins65 Рік тому +137

    My meatloaf has always had bread or panko mixed into the meat and topped with a tomato or bbq sauce, just depends on the mood I'm in. I've never had cheese on top. Also, mashed potatoes and peas are my family's favorite sides. Another way that I have made it is to bake it up in a muffin tin so that it comes out as individual servings. Meatloaf is definitely an American classic and has so many different recipes! So glad you enjoyed it!

    • @cindyluis4054
      @cindyluis4054 Рік тому +2

      Yes have done mini meatloaves too. One good thing with those is they cook faster.

    • @scapito
      @scapito Рік тому +1

      💯 All of this! 👏👏👏

    • @cstracener07
      @cstracener07 Рік тому +5

      Yeah bread or crackers in it helps it bind together that’s why theirs was crumbly. My mom would also add Lipton onion soup mix to kick up the flavor

    • @BlessingsfromBridget
      @BlessingsfromBridget Рік тому +2

      In America, it is common to own a meatloaf pan that is used just for meat loaf and other loafs - turkey loaf, lentil loaf, etc

    • @willkels9196
      @willkels9196 Рік тому +2

      I usually use panko but Doritos released a tangy ketchup flavor, and while the chip itself was not very good, I turned them into a dust with a blender and added them into the meatloaf instead of panko and it was delicious.

  • @veronicacarmody115
    @veronicacarmody115 Рік тому +6

    Usually meatloaf is served with mashed potatoes and whole kernel corn. Most of the time it all gets jumbled together to become a hash of sorts. Monday was almost always meatloaf day.

  • @yazarc
    @yazarc Рік тому +18

    You guys are so fun. 😂. I love your positivity towards our country. ❤️

  • @jenksify
    @jenksify Рік тому +44

    Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of spices and ingredients in your meatloaf. That's what makes meatloaf so much fun. You can basically have a different style every time.

    • @GingerSnapped14
      @GingerSnapped14 Рік тому

      I have SO much fun with ingredients for my meatloaf. I probably use a dozen things.

    • @bdwilcox
      @bdwilcox Рік тому +2

      My mom used to mix a packet of Lipton onion soup mix into the meatloaf as the seasoning and then put Heinz ketchup on top as a glaze where it would caramelize and thicken. The best, though, were meatloaf sandwiches, hot and cold, from the leftovers.

    • @jenksify
      @jenksify Рік тому

      @@bdwilcox Try adding chili seasonings to make a Mexican style meatloaf.

    • @nuttybar9
      @nuttybar9 Рік тому

      It's good mixed with pork too.

  • @a00141799
    @a00141799 Рік тому +20

    Not only have I never tried meatloaf with cheese on top of it, I have never even heard of it. And I've been eating meat loaf for 60 years. Must be a southern thing. Can't say it sounds that appealing but I'd give it a try. A good meatloaf is so comforting that doctors should prescribe it as a cure for whatever ails you. My grown kids still request that I make it whenever they visit. ♥

    • @BrassEater
      @BrassEater Рік тому +4

      I've only been eating meatloaf for 62 years, and also never heard of cheese on a meatloaf.

    • @yvonnepalmquist8676
      @yvonnepalmquist8676 Рік тому +2

      Only 55 years for me. Lived in OH (Midwest) an FL (cannot count as the South, but can count for an abundance of cooking ethnicities). I have never heard of meatloaf with cheese, but have put cheese on a leftover meatloaf sandwich.

    • @snave59
      @snave59 Рік тому +2

      Agree.Been eating meatloaf for 63 years.Never heard of putting cheese on it.

    • @scapito
      @scapito Рік тому +5

      Same, and I'm southern, so maybe not a southern thing.

    • @Devila103
      @Devila103 Рік тому +2

      No, it isn't a Southern thing. I've only seen meatloaf with cheese once. My aunt made it using a recipe of a friend hers from Arizona. It had no sauce, just Velveeta cheese on top.

  • @tinabrondel
    @tinabrondel Рік тому +5

    Instead of using bread crumbs, try rolled oats. (a Quaker Oats recipe). I make a brown sugar/ ketchup sauce for the top (make extra sauce to pour on it when it's on your plate) then sprinkle sharp shredded cheddar cheese on top of that when the meatloaf is just about done, then bake a little longer. I usually put chopped onion and green peppers in mine. But, there are many adds-in that you can try. Like instead of ketchup try salsa. Think of meatloaf like a large hamburger...Many things you can try. My husband's favorite is when I put pepper jack cheese in the middle.

  • @usafvet100
    @usafvet100 Рік тому +6

    Nice to see everybody pitching in on this one!😁😁😁

  • @erniesteele3164
    @erniesteele3164 Рік тому +36

    I've often said I could do a meatloaf cookbook just by asking 100 people for their recipes... No two are ever alike... For example, I use a lot of onion, garlic and bell pepper in my mixture and coat the entire top in Dijon mustard. and serve it with whipped mashed potatoes and gravy and a vegetable of choice... Great video.

    • @redangel169
      @redangel169 Рік тому +2

      A meatloaf cookbook is a great idea!

    • @TheTexasRedhead62
      @TheTexasRedhead62 Рік тому +1

      I’ve never tried Dijon on top. That sounds interesting 😊

    • @oxide9679
      @oxide9679 Рік тому +5

      I make a Meatloaf Wellington with brown gravy.

  • @donovanlindaman421
    @donovanlindaman421 Рік тому +65

    If you ever decide to make meatloaf again… try it with scalloped or au gratin potatoes. The cheesy flavor of one of those potato side dishes complements it so well. 😊

  • @lisab.9956
    @lisab.9956 Рік тому +1

    We use 1/3 ground beef, 1/3 ground veal, & 1/3 ground pork (grocery stores package it that way). Add salt, pepper, ketchup, dried mustard, & Worcestershire sauce to meat mixture. You can add oatmeal (not instant) with a little milk for more bulk. On top of meatloaf, add thin layer of ketchup topped with bread crumbs before cooking. (I don't include garlic because it overpowers taste of meat.) Some people add chopped green bell pepper. Have rice or mashed potatoes with green beans as side dishes. (I buy meat directly from farmer's market which has much better flavor than what you can buy in grocery store.)

  • @mtlman12
    @mtlman12 11 місяців тому +3

    I loved my Mom's meatloaf. She used onion, eggs, bread crumbs and spices. It always tasted so good.

  • @MethosTR
    @MethosTR Рік тому +14

    Meatloaf, creamy mashed potatoes with melted butter and chives, and corn on the cob. A classic comfort dish.
    As a kid I've had it probably once a week, as my dad liked to make it on Saturday nights. The meatloaf he made had small pieces of finely diced celery, onion, and carrots sprinkled throughout.

  • @amyk9175
    @amyk9175 Рік тому +91

    When I was a child, my aunt was making meatloaf for dinner. I must’ve let out a groan. She said, “well, you haven’t had my meatloaf.” Hers had mozzarella cheese layered in the middle of the loaf. It had a distinctive Italian taste and was the best meatloaf I’d ever had.
    That said, my next comment is how can you eat meatloaf without a pile of mashed potatoes?
    Last, meatloaf makes great leftovers in sandwiches. Enjoy!

    • @bncsmom1
      @bncsmom1 Рік тому

      I've never put mozzarella in my meatloaf but I have put Italian seasonings and my favorite tomato based spaghetti sauce in/on it, then served it with pasta and the rest of the spaghetti sauce on the side.

    • @birchandmorley
      @birchandmorley Рік тому +2

      love mashed potatoes with a thick slice of meatloaf piled on top

    • @heartsparkdollar
      @heartsparkdollar Рік тому +3

      Cold meatloaf sandwiches!

  • @jeffreyfoster4931
    @jeffreyfoster4931 Рік тому +3

    Seems like this would be the random couple you would meet at a bar would smash a few drinks with , grab some Tacos . Then have the Family over for a BBQ the next day . Y'all are a solid Family and my Wife and I totally respect how you're trying to show your children to look at different views via food . Respect !!

  • @flu4pdmt
    @flu4pdmt 10 місяців тому +1

    OMG, I love their oven - it's giving me Bewitched cool 60/70's kitchen oven vibes :)

  • @johnchauvin2183
    @johnchauvin2183 Рік тому +32

    Today in America we celebrate our mothers. So with that being said, Happy Mothers Day, Nadine! I never had meatloaf with cheese on it, unless I am making a hot meatloaf sandwich, If I eat the sandwich cold, no cheese. Most of us eat it with mashed potatoes and brown gravy, but the kid in me likes it with mac and cheese. Great video, you guys!

    • @snave59
      @snave59 Рік тому +2

      Agree.Never had meatloaf with cheese on it.

    • @athinamays8322
      @athinamays8322 Рік тому

      That sounds like a good idea to make. Now I want to try cheese on meatloaf.

  • @momD612
    @momD612 Рік тому +26

    When in doubt for old school classic recipes, Betty Crocker is the bomb. I use Worcester sauce, onions, mushrooms, and ketchup. But there are thousands & thousands of ways to make it, it just depends on your liking. Grear job, once again y'all!! ❤❤

  • @andrewvillanueva3722
    @andrewvillanueva3722 Рік тому +1

    It's so awesome to see new Zealand family eating America foods and enjoying it so much

  • @sherrydavis163
    @sherrydavis163 Рік тому +4

    I've ate meatloaf my whole life and I've never heard of anyone adding cheese on top but it can't be bad. 😅 As for the cheddar cheese on Apple Pie...YES! Some diner style restaurants in the South have it as an option on their menu. Think of it as having cheese and apples with crackers as a snack but only better. 🍎 🧀

  • @maryostiguy8129
    @maryostiguy8129 Рік тому +43

    I've never had meatloaf w/cheese, but since meatloaf is an individual family recipe, cheese can be yours. My family puts hardboil eggs lined up top to bottom inside the center before baking. Looks nice to get a slice with a cut of egg. Also, you must have mashed potatoes and green beans on the side to get full comfort

    • @karkajouautomaton4882
      @karkajouautomaton4882 Рік тому +2

      Mine has the hardboiled egg in the center for the scotch egg effect.

    • @KimNevelzer
      @KimNevelzer Рік тому +3

      Don't forget the gravy !

    • @marvingecko1232
      @marvingecko1232 Рік тому +3

      Meatloaf gravy mashed potatoes and corn Was our family combo 🤤

  • @williamjones7163
    @williamjones7163 Рік тому +26

    I am a 62 year old American. I have never had the meat loaf version you had. It sounds like the next meat loaf recipe to try.

  • @cyberwil08
    @cyberwil08 6 місяців тому

    As an American. You put the cheese into the meatloaf and a couple of eggs too (also all of the onions other ingredients you mixed etc.) You put tomato sauce, or ketchup on top. Love too the family videos. Hug's! My favorite family. I enjoy seeing the reactions.

  • @michaelmelvin6514
    @michaelmelvin6514 Рік тому

    Cover sauce at my house is A-1, Grape jelly, Ketsup. The cheese is on the left-over sandwitches. And bake it on a rack to get crunchy edges.

  • @susanliltz3875
    @susanliltz3875 Рік тому +36

    The meatloaf I grew up on was made with : Ground Beef, Eggs , Breadcrumbs and milk .. then after it’s mixed together you put it in a pan and shape it into a loaf shape … Then we mixed together in a measuring cup a fourth of a cup of brown sugar and a fourth of a cup of ketchup and then pour it over the top of the meatloaf and then cook it!! Yummy 😋!!!

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому +4

      The traditional meatloaf that I grew up with had no ketchup on the top or brown sugar. It was served with brown gravy or golden brown onions and brown gravy

    • @therichlife8657
      @therichlife8657 Рік тому

      That’s How I learned how to make it from my Granny in Texas. 😋

    • @sdstewart100
      @sdstewart100 Рік тому

      Minus the brown sugar and that's the same meatloaf I grew up with. Still one of my favs!

    • @shalakabooyaka1480
      @shalakabooyaka1480 Рік тому +1

      This is what my mom made except saltine crackers instead of bread, w/ plain ketchup on top.

    • @athinamays8322
      @athinamays8322 Рік тому

      I grew up with my mom making meatloaf that way.

  • @AB2B
    @AB2B Рік тому +10

    The key to a classic American meatloaf, in my opinion, is simplicity. Meat, onions, breadcrumbs, eggs (for binding), seasoning, ketchup (I love to add Worcestershire sauce, too); that's it. A sweetish ketchup mixture for the topping is generally what's done. People like to hide lots of veggies in meatloaf, but for me, basic is just the absolute best. Just have the veggies on the side with mashed potatoes. We like to make mini-meatloaves in a muffin tin so all the sides are crispy.

  • @ReinhardtBII
    @ReinhardtBII Рік тому +1

    Mix your meatloaf as usual. Instead of putting it directly into the bread pan, lay it on a cookie sheet that is covered with parchment, and spread it very thin. On top of this, spread a layer shredded mozzarella cheese and diced tomatoes, leaving an inch border all around. Roll it in the direction of the length of the pan, so that it now appears to be a meat and cheese filled Swiss Roll. Line the bread pan with parchment paper. Bake as usual. At halfway done, cover the top with shredded mozzarella and tomato spaghetti sauce. Serve it directly from the pan with a spatula.

  • @mikehoncho3130
    @mikehoncho3130 7 місяців тому

    You guys are great parents! It's cool that you all do this as a family!

  • @emerald637
    @emerald637 Рік тому +37

    Meatloaf is also known as a comfort food. Many use the leftovers to make a hot meatloaf sandwich the following day. You can also make your leftover meatloaf sandwich with cheese, mayo, mustard, freshly sliced tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, and pickles, or anything you desire.

    • @nelsonhemstreet3568
      @nelsonhemstreet3568 Рік тому

      I would eat my leftovers cold.

    • @wwiggins65
      @wwiggins65 Рік тому +1

      LOVE meatloaf sandwiches!

    • @WyattRyeSway
      @WyattRyeSway Рік тому

      In my family we eat cold meatloaf sandwiches with lettuce and sliced onions. Also Chil-fil-e sauce. So awesome. I prefer the cold sandwiches to hot meatloaf

  • @AnyoneForToast
    @AnyoneForToast Рік тому +14

    I saw Meatloaf live, on stage, in about 1987. A fantastically theatrical performance, with top notch musicians backing him (The Neverland Express). Great food also.

    • @catw6998
      @catw6998 Рік тому +4

      I was wondering how many comments in b4 someone brought the other Meatloaf in. LoL.

    • @AmirFazadh
      @AmirFazadh Рік тому +2

      Big fan of Mr. Loaf (RIP)!

  • @PoetTree
    @PoetTree Рік тому

    My favorite meatloaf is 1lb. of ground beef, 1 lb. of pork sausage, 2 eggs, 1/2 - 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs (as needed), 1 envelope Lipton Onion Soup Mix. Mix everything, adjusting the breadcrumbs as needed due to varying egg size and liquid content in the meat. Shape into a loaf, cover with foil, and bake at 350°f for 35 minutes. Check doneness by juices running from top of loaf. If close to done coat loaf thickly with either tomato paste or ketchup (I prefer ketchup) and bake uncovered another 10 - 15 minutes.

  • @thinkingmanhillbilly
    @thinkingmanhillbilly Рік тому

    We mix 75% ground beef a 25% ground breakfast sausage, we put mashed up crackers instead of bread crumbs. We serve ours with mashed potatoes and gravy and whatever in season vegetable. Makes for a excellent meal!

  • @stevej7139
    @stevej7139 Рік тому +69

    The meatloaf my mom made growing up had 1 cup of bread crumbs in it also and 2 eggs for about the same size you made. Mashed potatoes and brown gravy goes really well with it.

    • @shdhd07
      @shdhd07 Рік тому +1

      You can definitely do a more savory meatloaf with brown gravy instead of the ketchup type sauces. Those also tend to be the ones that taste good with the chopped celery and carrot in it. I guess that makes it like a cottage pie.

    • @celestemesser7245
      @celestemesser7245 Рік тому +2

      Yes, that's how Mom made the meat last more by adding bread and definitely eggs to hold it all together.

    • @DaFonz808
      @DaFonz808 Рік тому +1

      Or cream of mushrooms😋

  • @keithgoodnight3463
    @keithgoodnight3463 Рік тому +26

    I've never heard of putting cheese on a meatloaf but after the way y'all liked it, I might just have to try it.
    The meatloaf recipe I use includes a mix of finely-diced carrots, celery and onions. I'd guess the same amount of the mix as the amount of solo onions y'all used (so about a third of each veggie individually).

    • @brandyjoiner9575
      @brandyjoiner9575 Рік тому +2

      Same here! I've never heard of cheese on meatloaf, but now I'm gonna try it. I put veggies in mine also, but I also add a dollop or two of chunky salsa, and I use oats instead of breadcrumbs. Make into a loaf, top with a thin layer of ketchup and bake. My husband is not a fan of meatloaf, but he loves mine. I know that last part sounds made up, but it's true. ❤

    • @MrScottsearles
      @MrScottsearles Рік тому +2

      No cheese on my meatloaf. Cheeseburger, yes.

    • @brandyjoiner9575
      @brandyjoiner9575 Рік тому +2

      @@MrScottsearles Yeah. I think I'll try it on just a slice. They made it sound good, but I definitely do not want to mess up a whole meatloaf. Haha

    • @FearlessDad
      @FearlessDad Рік тому +2

      same here - never heard of cheese on it before

  • @GreenParlour0749
    @GreenParlour0749 Рік тому +2

    I think most people have their own way to make meatloaf so it’s always fun to try it from different places and people. I make mine the way my grandfather did and he said the secret to making perfect meatloaf is using your hands.
    I also make a meatloaf style burger on occasion and it has shredded cheese in it.

  • @brendaenglish2477
    @brendaenglish2477 Рік тому +4

    I think every family has their own version of meatloaf. I like a more basic one. I sautee my chopped onion until soft, add them to fresh bread that I’ve torn into small pieces and soaked in milk (helps keep the loaf tender and moist), an egg that I’ve beaten, and some garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Sometimes I’ll put the ketchup on it as it bakes, sometimes not. Some people put bacon on it to bake as well.

  • @kylesummers1565
    @kylesummers1565 Рік тому +18

    My biggest issue is that you make sure it is sliceable for leftovers. Fresh meatloaf with mashed potatoes, brown gravy and corn please...Leftover meatloaf on bread (or toast) with cheese and almost anything else (ketchup, or mayo, or mustard, or horseradish, etc., or any combination thereof). As long as it isn't falling apart, it is basically a ready-made gourmet burger at that point. Peace, Love!!

    • @ambermac77
      @ambermac77 Рік тому +2

      Mmmmm… meatloaf sandwiches with mayo and pepper! Maybe even a little mustard. 🤤

    • @autumntrautman6780
      @autumntrautman6780 Рік тому +2

      First time I did this I had people look at me so strangely. Glad someone else makes sandwiches afterwards.

    • @karlamackey4675
      @karlamackey4675 Рік тому +1

      @@ambermac77 I always just put mustard on mine. I'll have to try some Mayonnaise on it next time. It sounds really good.

    • @ambermac77
      @ambermac77 Рік тому

      @@karlamackey4675 mustard and mayonnaise are my favorites for pretty much most meat/cheese sandwiches. 🤤

  • @KKowalski1022
    @KKowalski1022 Рік тому +44

    Meatloaf is definitely a winter/fall must have comfort food. Also, if you ask 10 people how they make their meatloaf, you’ll get 10 different answers. I put cheese in mine … along with onion soup mix, garlic, ketchup, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and Ritz crackers

    • @Jamieannjellybean79
      @Jamieannjellybean79 Рік тому +2

      Try it with crumbled Kings Hawaiian sweet rolls I just add it to almost all the same ingredients as you but it’s a game changer. So good.

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Рік тому +2

      I use Chili Cheese Frito's in place of Ritz!

    • @KKowalski1022
      @KKowalski1022 Рік тому +1

      @@paulvamos7319 that sounds amazing! I’m gonna try that

    • @paulvamos7319
      @paulvamos7319 Рік тому +2

      @@KKowalski1022 If you like Frito Chili Pie, you'll love this! Also, you could use Funions instead of soup mix, for the youngsters!🤤

    • @shaunswieringa171
      @shaunswieringa171 9 місяців тому +2

      For me I like a more basic meatloaf but I don't use any ketchup, instead I use barbeque sauce and it's sooo good!

  • @user-mz4do7fw9m
    @user-mz4do7fw9m Рік тому

    Hey guys, it was so refreshing to see you were all so excited over the the good ole meatloaf..., we call it ether the Diner food or the Crate & Barrel food.
    We really wish you will be able come to the States one day, especially for the little dude, he will be thrilled since we as Americans have / own all kinds of firearms (and they will be available for him to shoot as well under the supervision of grownups) ..., from all kinds of pistols, assault rifles, including M16s and AK47s, semi auto 50 Cal, fully auto machine guns, mini guns to all types of field artillery pieces which with calibers from 75 mm to 155 mm and main tank guns ( they are all privately owned as long as they were manufactured before 1969).

  • @kathyheinke7095
    @kathyheinke7095 11 місяців тому +3

    We love meatloaf in our house. You should try the version made with Stouffer's Stuffing Mix. Just Google Stouffer's stuffing meatloaf and it will come up. Also, a lot of people put ketchup on top while it's baking and also many people have a basic brown gravy with it.
    Anyway, love your videos!!

  • @roystoyscomics1361
    @roystoyscomics1361 Рік тому +58

    Actually the Sweet Ketchup sauce is referred to as a glaze. Usually applied as part of the last part of the cooking phase. 😊

    • @Mr_Dopey
      @Mr_Dopey Рік тому +2

      I hate ketchup. We use A-1.

    • @KarasouTengu
      @KarasouTengu Рік тому +5

      @@Mr_Dopey Used BBQ sauce at my home.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому +2

      False! Most people where I live use tomato paste on the top not ketchup. But traditional meatloaf does not have anything on the top and it served with brown gravy.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому +2

      Most people put no ketchup on meatloaf that is ridiculous meatloaf is eaten with brown gravy

    • @seethe42
      @seethe42 Рік тому +1

      That all depends where you are. It's a pretty even split around the country with ketchup or gravy.

  • @Aetheria60
    @Aetheria60 Рік тому +26

    Meatloaf is definitely one of those meals that is hit or miss depending on who’s making it and what’s in it. Personally, I’m very picky and pretty much only eat my grandmother’s version: hamburger, cracker crumbs, egg, ketchup and some onion (I only like frozen onions not fresh, like I said, picky 😉).
    She would sometimes bake a whole loaf and sometimes just make patties and fry them up like hamburgers/cheeseburgers.
    In either case, mashed potatoes are a required side. lol

  • @user-ss7gh2xn5q
    @user-ss7gh2xn5q 6 місяців тому

    You can also make your meatloaf and cut potatoes and put it around the meatloaf and pour 1-2 inches of water. Bake at 375 for 40 minutes. The meatloaf and potatoes are done at the same time. When you put your potatoes in your plate smash potatoes with fork and pour some the meatloaf grease on top. May not sound good but it is fantastic.

  • @sactyb
    @sactyb 6 місяців тому +1

    I’m a Southeast Asian guy with obvious intense spice tastes..But I love all foods from around the world!! One of my favorites, always gotta have my meatloaf fix!! Such a comfort food!! Surprised that you guys just ate it alone without any starch sides or other sides 😂😂

  • @1trumantucker1
    @1trumantucker1 Рік тому +8

    As a Minnesotan, i can testify that MOST of us in the Midwest love meatloaf and mashed potatoes!

    • @sandraleigh4023
      @sandraleigh4023 Рік тому

      My Midwestern mom use to make it with roasted potatoes. I like to also roast carrots or parsnips too.

  • @willjohnson8446
    @willjohnson8446 Рік тому +15

    Cheddar cheese on apple pie is not real common, but was something my grandmother loved. She used to say, “Apple pie without cheese is like a hug without a squeeze.”

    • @sandyjackson4661
      @sandyjackson4661 Рік тому +3

      My dad was from Washington State and we had Tillamook cheese my mom was from Iowa and only ice cream was on her apple pie.

    • @brianburgess6276
      @brianburgess6276 Рік тому +1

      And she is right

    • @goosebump801
      @goosebump801 Рік тому +1

      In Wisconsin (license plate slogan: “America’s Dairyland”) it’s common to serve apple pie with cheddar cheese. It’s not typical in other (less dairy-oriented) places I’ve lived 💐

    • @lisaboyce6166
      @lisaboyce6166 Рік тому +1

      Growing up we always had a piece of sharp cheddar with our apple pie!

    • @melaniewallert5679
      @melaniewallert5679 Рік тому

      Good apple pie needs a good chunk of extra sharp cheddar 🧀 cheese ❤️

  • @karlfbarsun7952
    @karlfbarsun7952 Рік тому

    Fritos design is for dipping into
    sauces, dips, hummus, refried bean dip, etc
    Ranch comes from originally Ranch style dressing (salad topping)
    Nacho flavored comes from the Mexican dish called Nachos [tortilla chip with cheddar cheese (or other) and a slice of jalapeño pepper ]

  • @michellemorris9354
    @michellemorris9354 Рік тому +12

    My family uses onion soup mix to flavor our meatloaf and also celery and bread crumbs and egg.Instead of ketchup on top we have gravy over it. My one grandma only liked meatloaf cold on a sandwich.😊

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому

      We never put ketchup on our meatloaf it was served with brown gravy or sauteed golden brown onions and brown gravy

    • @cindyluis4054
      @cindyluis4054 Рік тому

      I have added onion soup mix too. Don’t like brown gravy but my hubby is from the south and loves it.

    • @Oleandra-13
      @Oleandra-13 Рік тому +1

      @@cindyluis4054 As a Southern gal, tomato-based meatloaf sauce is the bomb. Brown gravy is acceptable if it's what is available, but something about the sweet acidic tang of the tomato really brings out the flavor bomb in meatloaf.

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому +1

      @@cindyluis4054 I heard of it made with onion soup mix

    • @jeffhampton2767
      @jeffhampton2767 Рік тому

      @@Oleandra-13 Why ruin it with ketchup or tomato sauce, try making a delicious golden brown onions and sauteed mushrooms brown sauce. Like a hunters sauce.

  • @Steelsteve76
    @Steelsteve76 Рік тому +34

    I'm one American who absolutely loves meatloaf. I make several kinds of meatloaf. I make an Italian loaf, Philly cheese steak loaf, mushroom and Swiss loaf. Also I make my own meatloaf sauce consisting of a mixture of ketchup, yellow mustard, worcestershire sauce, and brown sugar. Meatloaf is beloved in my household.
    Always awesome to watch you all!!

    • @bncsmom1
      @bncsmom1 Рік тому +2

      That sauce sounds similar to mine, which is tomato sauce (not ketchup), apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, worchestershire, soy sauce, brown sugar, and seasonings (onion, garlic powders, finely ground black pepper, mesquite seasoning (Kirkland IF I can ever find it in stock...).

    • @Shiirow
      @Shiirow Рік тому +4

      I usually just make it normally, beef bread crumbs and eggs, then with a rolling pin flatten the meat out, then spread the sauce (bbq,must,worce,bsug,soysauce) on the meat and cover with shredded cheese, usually a sharp cheddar, then roll it up like a sweet roll, and purse the tips. covering it with the rest of the sauce and cook.

    • @papom4339
      @papom4339 Рік тому +1

      So whens dinner😂 philli cheese steak loaf? Sounds amazing

    • @briansearle6868
      @briansearle6868 Рік тому

      Meatloaf is beloved in your household yet I don't see Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon

    • @bettylouturner4491
      @bettylouturner4491 Рік тому

      Yum.

  • @AmericaOfficial1776
    @AmericaOfficial1776 Рік тому +1

    As an American, you saying winters almost here in May made me cold there for a second

  • @heatherpalmer2419
    @heatherpalmer2419 Рік тому +1

    Meatloaf sandwiches are also so good. A little mayo a little mustard and warm the meatloaf a little. So yummy

  • @Countryboy-rp5bd
    @Countryboy-rp5bd Рік тому +17

    Meatloaf with mashed potatoes is top notch

  • @FaithFirst
    @FaithFirst Рік тому +14

    I've had meatloaf my entire life and have never seen it with cheese on top. You taught me something new 😁

    • @WyattRyeSway
      @WyattRyeSway Рік тому +1

      Try cubing Velveeta and adding it to the meatloaf. It’s so awesome!

  • @jej2371
    @jej2371 10 місяців тому

    Loving this new find! A few things... that's super basic meatloaf. Add bread crumbs for additional binding. If you want to elevate the meatloaf experience use lean ground beef and then wrap the next one in bacon. Cook covered with aluminum foil and remove foil for the last 15 minutes to crisp the bacon. A secret ingredient, powered mustard! A more common sauce is simply ketchup and brown sugar. And I'm in the Never heard of cheese on a meatloaf crowd.

  • @derekmorrison4539
    @derekmorrison4539 Місяць тому

    From WI here…never go wrong with cheese. Put it on anything and everything. Culinary French background…diced celery carrots and onions is called Mirepoix . It’s the base for a ton of dishes. You’d be surprised how many dishes include it, because you often don’t notice it with no super strong flavors. My favorite sauces is fancy sauce. Ketchup n mayo mixed together.

  • @DonovanHaumpy
    @DonovanHaumpy Рік тому +25

    I have a little Hispanic and Native American blood in me, so I like to have garlic, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, and chili powder mixed in the meat and a Valentina hot sauce and ketchup mixture, I like spicy foods so that hits the spot for me. This was an amazing video.

    • @keriezy
      @keriezy Рік тому

      Yummy.
      I worked in a restaurant that added green peppers, and I liked that too.

    • @susanslack8452
      @susanslack8452 Рік тому

      See me too..and I'm white

    • @andyboring8468
      @andyboring8468 Рік тому

      That sounds really good.

    • @whatever1210
      @whatever1210 Рік тому

      This sounds delicious we usually have onions in it.

    • @Chris-jn2pk
      @Chris-jn2pk Рік тому

      Can't eat spicy food anymore which totally sucks because I love spicy food.

  • @LarryHatch
    @LarryHatch Рік тому +28

    A variant made with Swedish meatball sauce (beef drippings, sour cream) is absolutely addicting.

  • @brandonthomure6319
    @brandonthomure6319 2 місяці тому

    Natasha’s Kitchen is amazing no matter what she makes. Love her.

  • @daniellewallen9908
    @daniellewallen9908 9 місяців тому +1

    The one thing i love about Meatloaf is you can really add anything you like to it. Really whatever mood you're in. Younger yes mom did put cheese on it so i would eat it but as i got older i don't add cheese but i so spread bbq sauce all over it just a thin layer to give it kinda shell.

  • @toodlescae
    @toodlescae Рік тому +28

    I've never put cheese on my meatloaf unless I was making a leftover meatloaf sandwich.
    I use 2 recipes. Mine and my moms. Moms is meat, eggs, tomatoes & green chiles, crackers mushrooms, black olives and crackers.
    Mine is meat, onion soup mix, crackers, eggs, mushrooms and a mixture similar to Sloppy Joe sauce in it and on top.
    Season to your taste for both recipes and serve with baked potatoes.
    Now I HAVE made a meatloaf type roulade with ham, spinach abd cheese rolled inside it then wrapped in bacon.

  • @deannaeakle8680
    @deannaeakle8680 Рік тому +22

    There are probably 1,000s of different recipes for meatloaf in America. We add a few crushed saltines to help as a binder and tomato sauce instead of ketchup to the meat so it’s not as sweet or dry. We also sometimes add American smoked bacon on top as well. You can use a parchment lined baking sheet with a rim to form a loaf or individual loafs instead of using a real loaf pan and add some of the sauce before baking then baste it every 15 minutes to build up the glaze. Yours looked delicious! I’m so glad you liked it

  • @riverstinson5063
    @riverstinson5063 3 місяці тому

    hamburger (mince), Salt and Pepper, Mozza cheese for the middle of the meatloaf, Onions and Crackers crunched up into the *mince* before cooking, 3 tablespoons of hot sauce, mashed up green pepper, fold in the cheese. bake at 350 degrees for 30 min or until middle is fully baked. Serve with Mashed potatoes, and your favorite veggie.

  • @angelbouchoux8405
    @angelbouchoux8405 Рік тому

    We do not typically put cheese. If you add some worsteshire sauce into that meatloaf and salt and pepper as well and let the flavors all marinate together a few hours in the refeigerator , then let get to room temperature before you cook; it will taste so much better. It goes so well with mashed potatoes. Also a side or rich macaroni and cheese and a vegetable.

  • @hughfuller8416
    @hughfuller8416 Рік тому +25

    Family bonding while cooking. I love it.

  • @brina4058
    @brina4058 Рік тому +14

    Meatloaf in our house varies depending who's cooking it. My husband's meatloaf sauce is ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar. My meatloaf sauce is 1/2 cup of ketchup, 2 table spoons of brown sugar, and a teaspoon of red wine vinegar. Hubby uses all beef for his meatloaf and I do 1 pound of ground beef and 1 pound ground turkey. We both use bread crumbs, but if we don't have that we'll use crackers.

    • @dalehammers4425
      @dalehammers4425 Рік тому +1

      I suggest trying 1 pound ground beef and 1 pound breakfast sausage some time. Utterly amazing.

    • @TheRapnep
      @TheRapnep Рік тому

      I make my sauce like your husband. My late husband loved it and I always had to make double just for him! I make a really delicious meatloaf and I'm hungry for some now after watching this! 😊 I also love eating it cold right from the fridge. I know, I'm weird. 😂

  • @nickharmon2157
    @nickharmon2157 Рік тому

    My meatloaf is a mix of beef and pork, with a bell pepper and half a white onion in the food processor, thyme and rosemary, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add two eggs and breadcrumbs, a bit of ketchup, and then I form the loaf, then I cover it in a bbq glaze with Montreal steak seasoning and parsley. I have it with Parmesan masked potatoes.

  • @goodguyrick
    @goodguyrick Рік тому +1

    Best thing about Meatloaf is.... meatloaf sandwiches the next day! I like to add a little mayonnaise with pepper on top on one side of the sandwich and on the other side, add a little ketchup and enjoy a cold meatloaf sandwich!

  • @rebeccapisano6616
    @rebeccapisano6616 Рік тому +25

    Yes every family has their own spin on meatloaf and it’s a great comfort food here in the states. I grew up as a child with my grandmother recipe that had a different flavor and now that I have my own family I’ve make it differently. We tend to eat it with mashed potatoes and gravy!

    • @christianhansen3292
      @christianhansen3292 Рік тому +1

      minced onion is good inside

    • @bdbd1390
      @bdbd1390 Рік тому

      Yeah the part about every family having there own method of making it, 100%.

  • @N7.Tenebris
    @N7.Tenebris Рік тому +8

    My mom taught me to make it with ketchup, bread crumbs, eggs, garlic powder or minced garlic (whichever we have), and chopped onions. For the sauce, we mix ketchup, mustard, and brown sugar together. And of course, we have it with mashed potatoes. 😘🤌 If we have leftovers, it makes a nice sandwich. lol

  • @420jaynay
    @420jaynay Рік тому

    Americans love to experiment with our food.
    It's also about the area.
    In the south, most put pepper and salt in grits, but in the north, most use jam or jelly.

  • @mosoli7579
    @mosoli7579 10 місяців тому

    Our American family meatloaf was called Surprise Meatloaf. You make any version of a classic meatloaf. You put half of the meat in the bottom, then you layer in a surprise, and top with the rest of the meatloaf and finish. You never knew what would be the surprise layer and that's what made it fun. So, for the surprise layer it might be grilled onion and gouda cheese. It might be mushrooms, spaghetti sauce, pepperoni and mozzarella. It might be mashed potatoes and bacon. You never know and you can do whatever clears out the fridge.

  • @katiemc66
    @katiemc66 Рік тому +12

    The dog popping up wanting a bite was my favorite part! 😊

  • @deanvaillancourt2881
    @deanvaillancourt2881 Рік тому +26

    Nana made it like a meatball with breadcrumbs and ketchup. Grandma made it with crumbled saltine crackers and BBQ sauce. I bake mine and add mashed potatoes, corn and cheese on top the last 20 minutes of baking.

    • @bolee3339
      @bolee3339 Рік тому +3

      Isn't that a version of a Shepherd pie?

    • @deanvaillancourt2881
      @deanvaillancourt2881 Рік тому +2

      @Bo Lee Yes, it's the same, except I don't call it shepherds pie unless I put a layer of stuffing on it. My shepherds pie layer is the Italian style of meat. Then mashed potatoes, corn, cheese, and then stuffing. Now I have to make it. It's all I'm thinking about now. 🤣😋

    • @bolee3339
      @bolee3339 Рік тому

      @Dean Vaillancourt I never herd of stuffing on a meatloaf especially when it comes to Shepherd pie.
      But I actually think it could be a good version or a better version of Shepherd pie.
      Instead of a casaroll it is more of a organic or boogie style meatloaf.
      It all depends on the cook and hom he or she is preparing for.
      Meatloaf is a local food type thing and if you do it wrong in the wrong area then you will receive negative feedback

  • @bk1907
    @bk1907 Рік тому

    I’m glad you guys tried this! I will say though, as someone who grew up eating classic meatloaf the recipe was a bit off. Classic meatloaf always has bread crumbs, oats, or some other grain type ingredient. It was meant to stretch the meat as far as possible during and after the Great Depression when meat was hard to come by but grains weren’t as much, thus making it a lot cheaper to have a meat based meal with a lot less meat since you had other items that would absorb the flavor bust cost way less. I love all of your videos though, keep up the great work!

  • @mrdanforth3744
    @mrdanforth3744 10 місяців тому

    Meat loaf was a way to make a couple of pounds of mince feed a large family. Usually you would add a cup of bread crumbs, cracker crumbs, or rolled oats as well as onion and celery for flavor. The bread crumbs or oatmeal would soak up the grease from the cheap meat. Some would add more vegetables. The result was, a loaf that would feed a family dinner with meat left over for sandwiches the next day.
    Usually served with mashed potatoes, boiled carrots, green beans or peas.

  • @jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping
    @jimsmisadventuresinbeekeeping Рік тому +7

    I can almost guarantee you'll never run out of variations to meatloaf recipes, the comments alone are filled with great varitions. One thing you missed eating with your meatloaf was mashed potatoes (a must have) and corn or any other preferred veggie.

  • @irenebecker6557
    @irenebecker6557 Рік тому +12

    I used to make my meatloaf with breadcrumbs and an egg to bind it, diced onion and seasoning. But I usually didn't have breadcrumbs on hand but I always seemed to have a box of Stove Top Stuffing..... now I always make my meatloaf with the stuffing instead of breadcrumbs. My family loves it. I have never made it with cheese...but I'm wondering why I never have??? I love CHEESE, you have inspired me ❤.

  • @rhondaflesher8313
    @rhondaflesher8313 Рік тому

    I use a "lazy" recipe for making meatloaf. I use one egg, and one pkg. of stuffing mix per one pound of meat (and top it with either ketchup or BBQ sauce). Most meatloaf recipes I seen have breadcrumbs added. By using the stuffing mix you get the breadcrumbs, diced onions, and the seasonings all in one - no dicing or measuring out a bunch of ingredients. A family favorite of mine is my turkey meatloaf. I follow similar to earlier recipe except I use turkey instead of the beef and add 1/2 cup turkey or chicken gravy to the meat mixture as well. Then for the topping I use a generous amount of more gravy instead of the ketchup or BBQ sauce.

  • @tbd-5160
    @tbd-5160 Рік тому +3

    As an American, I just find these videos adorable because when somethings so normal, and to watch others try it for the first time, in the back of my mind I'm thinking "Oh yea, it's good"

  • @twan923
    @twan923 Рік тому +15

    This is a dish of countless variation. I've used/seen recipes with breadcrumbs added in(I actually use plain oatmeal). Bacon, BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese are usual toppings I tend to use at different times. Even a BBQ, cheddar, bacon mixed with the meat. And more BBQ on top. And as other have mentioned: this goes great with mashed or roasted potatoes.

    • @sandraleigh4023
      @sandraleigh4023 Рік тому

      I use oatmeal in mine too - as a filler, it's healthier than bread crumbs.