Dinner is coming right up, and it’s a new favoritesheet pan meatloaf.

One recipe tester even went so far as to call it “a home run of a recipe.”

If that doesn’t speak volumes, we don’t know what does.

Southern Living Sheet Pan Meatloaf on the pan ready to serve

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Learn how to make a sheet pan meatloaf, and then pick outyour favorite sides.

Using a sheet pan helps make the cooking time easier to gauge.

Cover with foil, and reheat in a preheated 325F oven until hot throughout before serving.

ingredients for Sheet Pan Meatloaf - Southern Living

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you might also reheat smaller portions on the stovetop or in the microwave.

Consider adding a splash of water when reheating to keep the meat from drying out.

Can I Prepare Sheet Pan Meatloaf Ahead?

meatloaf mixture beside rimmed baking sheet

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Prepare the meatloaf ahead and freeze portions to get ahead of your meal prep.

Add a splash of water to help keep the meat from drying out.

Stir in panko, Parmesan, onion, and beef until combined.

meatloaf pressed into baking sheet

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Shape loaf:

Transfer meatloaf mixture to prepared baking sheet; press into an even layer.

Without removing meatloaf from oven, increase oven temperature to broil.

Cook until glaze just starts to caramelize, 3 to 5 minutes.

baked sheet pan meatloaf

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Carefully pour fat from baking sheet into a heatproof container; discard when cooled.

Let meatloaf stand 5 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chives, if desired.

It can also be frozen raw or cooked, and baked or reheated when ready to serve.