Old-Fashioned Meatloaf

A classic meatloaf recipe even Momma will love.

The key toany great meatloaflies in its ability to be easily adaptable, and this recipe is no different.

Don’t have any celery on hand?

Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf on a plate to serve with mashed potatoes

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you’ve got the option to easily substitute with carrots or bell peppers.

Learn how to make an old-fashioned meatloaf, and enjoy this plate of nostalgia for dinner tonight.

lean ground beef

2 Tbsp.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf cooking the onions and celery in a skillet

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Worcestershire sauce, divided

1/2 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs

1/3 cup plus 1 Tbsp.

ketchup, divided

2 tsp.

Creole seasoning

1 tsp.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf mixture in a bowl

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Greek seasoning

1 tsp.

garlic powder

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 (8-oz.)

can tomato sauce

3 Tbsp.

Southern Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf shaped on the pan to bake

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Shape into a 10- x 5-inch loaf; place on a lightly greased broiler rack.

Place rack in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.

Bake the meatloaf:

Bake at 350F for 45 minutes.

Southen Living Old Fashioned Meatloaf adding the ketchup glaze

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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

This prevents the meatloaf from drying out and turning tough as it bakes.

Old Fashioned Meatloaf ingredients

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The best part about making meatloaf is that it can be prepared and assembled in advance.