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SERVED WITH SOME BROWN GRAVY WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS...YUMMY!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2017-03-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"My husband's favorite of all the meatloaf recipes I have tried!Delicious and it held together very well!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-12-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeTrumpet"},"reviewBody":"Out of bread crumbs, used Snyder cheese puffs finely chopped...A+","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-02-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBug"},"reviewBody":"The meatloaf is moist and easy to make. The entire family loved it. Now the family asks for meatloaf.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-01-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleBox"},"reviewBody":"One of the best meatloaf recipes I have ever used. Made it for my husband on his birthday. He was very impressed. I make 4 small loaves and put them on a sprayed broiler pan with water in the bottom and bake as directed. They are moist and cook in half the time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-03-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCone"},"reviewBody":"Very nice flavor to this recipe. It made a nice change from the onion version I regularly use. Thumbs up from the whole family!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-06-28","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedCherries"},"reviewBody":"Very Moist! Have made this several times. DH, who is not a meatloaf fan, asks for this often. He likes the BBQ. The only thing I change is I use fresh garlic in place of garlic salt. Very good.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCherries"},"reviewBody":"Very moist with good flavor. My family loved this meatloaf and asked me to make it again!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2019-06-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlame"},"reviewBody":"Easy to make. I will make it again. It was tasty and moist.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBlowdryer"},"reviewBody":"This is excellent! The reason it caught my eye is because it called for bbq sauce in the meatloaf. I love bbq sauce and gave it a try! I also rolled up some ham and cheese in the center. My husband loved it! It could call for a little more salt though.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-09-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanHat"},"reviewBody":"Very Moist and Excellent Flavor!! Have made this several times for family gatherings and always get wonderful compliments. Next time I am going to make it into meatballs for an appetizer tray at a potluck dinner.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveSubmarine"},"reviewBody":"Totally awesome..my family loved it . I also cut bacon strips in half and laid over the top of the loaf before putting it in the oven..then the last 10 minutes I spread the BBQ sauce on top...it kinda carmelized the top sauce. So Good","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldHammer"},"reviewBody":"Great taste and flavor. I used Montreal steak sauce instead of barbecue sauce.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Purple8Ball"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe tonight. I actually only had a half pound of ground beef 93\/7. I made muffin meatloaves with this recipe. I was able to get about 8 muffin sized mini meatloaves. I topped them off with wihpped mashed potatoes pipped using a start-tip. I made them into savory cupcakes and were adorable! The meatloaf recipe has a lot of flavor! I baked the mini loaves at 350 degrees for 25 minutes which might have been too long since the temp was at 190 degrees so maybe try 20 minutes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDucky"},"reviewBody":"This was surprisingly better than I expected. I used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and 1\/2 pouch of Onion Soup Mix instead of a chopped up onion. Now one of my favorites! Very good!! And very good the next day, sliced up in a hot sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-11-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeBox"},"reviewBody":"Most delicious meatloaf I ever ate. I'm watching my salt intake, so had to use a sub. 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I will make it again. It was tasty and moist.","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"06\/16\/2019 22:57","GUID":"442926EBBB7B46F09A9CCB95CED09130","MemberId":761087,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"LostTime","SubmittedDate":"06\/16\/2019 22:57"},{"Comment":"I made a boo boo and added all the BBQ sauce to the in loaf mixture, and I almost never use bread crumbs, I use oats for better nutrition. Only use about 1\/2 to 3\/4 cup of oats, after all it is a "meat" loaf. Now I always use at least 6 TB BBQ sauce in the loaf. Sometimes I top it with more BBQ, sometimes not. GOOD LOAF.","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"07\/24\/2018 23:45","GUID":"7fa820b3ee9a40ee803257955c475bed","MemberId":6302531,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"mimirita","SubmittedDate":"07\/24\/2018 23:45"},{"Comment":"

My husband's favorite of all the meatloaf recipes I have tried!Delicious and it held together very well!<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"03\/13\/2017 14:37","GUID":"82166A8BD0C8440D9C04CD8064E1A9F7","MemberId":544392,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"gunslinger","SubmittedDate":"03\/13\/2017 14:37"},{"Comment":"

DELICIOUS!<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"02\/16\/2016 09:05","GUID":"fbe966cb77fa40b4b01c59f5de2cc5e8","MemberId":6112572,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"rfiesty","SubmittedDate":"02\/16\/2016 09:05"},{"Comment":"

Most delicious meatloaf I ever ate. I'm watching my salt intake, so had to use a sub. But will always use this recipe.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"11\/22\/2015 14:53","GUID":"22252b8a61074927931a9157d7242cad","MemberId":2838981,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Janet Parrish","SubmittedDate":"11\/22\/2015 14:53"},{"Comment":"

This was surprisingly better than I expected. I used Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and 1\/2 pouch of Onion Soup Mix instead of a chopped up onion. Now one of my favorites! Very good!! And very good the next day, sliced up in a hot sandwich with gravy and mashed potatoes!!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/10\/2015 17:36","GUID":"320040C9D384ECD1D57FFFB7993E5A96","MemberId":212914,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"bblatt01","SubmittedDate":"11\/10\/2015 17:34"},{"Comment":"

I made this recipe tonight. I actually only had a half pound of ground beef 93\/7. I made muffin meatloaves with this recipe. I was able to get about 8 muffin sized mini meatloaves. I topped them off with wihpped mashed potatoes pipped using a start-tip. I made them into savory cupcakes and were adorable! The meatloaf recipe has a lot of flavor! I baked the mini loaves at 350 degrees for 25 minutes which might have been too long since the temp was at 190 degrees so maybe try 20 minutes.<\/p>","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/19\/2015 20:28","GUID":"d0a6303c19174711af7ae1f2f41ed166","MemberId":4484886,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"danielleylee","SubmittedDate":"08\/19\/2015 19:46"},{"Comment":"

Great taste and flavor. I used Montreal steak sauce instead of barbecue sauce.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"03\/04\/2015 22:07","GUID":"1a3a0c41aa2f4a6496c5fad8ac7ac69a","MemberId":6784654,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"abashu","SubmittedDate":"03\/04\/2015 22:07"},{"Comment":"

Totally awesome..my family loved it . I also cut bacon strips in half and laid over the top of the loaf before putting it in the oven..then the last 10 minutes I spread the BBQ sauce on top...it kinda carmelized the top sauce. So Good<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2015 12:20","GUID":"e5fab94824804e96914987795d197e78","MemberId":6849023,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Booplady1035","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2015 12:20"},{"Comment":"

Very moist with good flavor. My family loved this meatloaf and asked me to make it again!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"12\/01\/2014 22:41","GUID":"91f6f368070242048e3e1c511c0d14b9","MemberId":2791426,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"wdeckerman","SubmittedDate":"12\/01\/2014 22:40"},{"Comment":"

DELICIOUS!! I USED QUICK COOKING OATMEAL INSTEAD OF BREAD CRUMBS AND MY HUSBAND SAID THIS WAS THE BEST MEATLOAF YET! SERVED WITH SOME BROWN GRAVY WITH MUSHROOMS AND ONIONS...YUMMY!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"","GUID":"cf59dc342f994714b30722716effaa4b","MemberId":1263038,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jms_surprise@cox.net","SubmittedDate":"01\/23\/2014 22:40"},{"Comment":"

We all loved it. Adjusting the recipe slightly I added a 1\/4 pound of ground pork and used Pampered Chef Cherry Chipotle Barbecue Sauce which added zing.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"","GUID":"e8911259be2f4f8a8b689cf28c70284b","MemberId":3208692,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"cfudala49837","SubmittedDate":"12\/05\/2013 17:39"},{"Comment":"

Very Moist and Excellent Flavor!! Have made this several times for family gatherings and always get wonderful compliments. Next time I am going to make it into meatballs for an appetizer tray at a potluck dinner.<\/p>","CommentId":13,"DateRated":"","GUID":"d5b01759116348c0920142abb0b689a4","MemberId":6376742,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Idontcarewhatmyscreennameis","SubmittedDate":"09\/30\/2013 15:05"},{"Comment":"

Very Moist! Have made this several times. DH, who is not a meatloaf fan, asks for this often. He likes the BBQ. The only thing I change is I use fresh garlic in place of garlic salt. Very good.<\/p>","CommentId":14,"DateRated":"06\/28\/2013 05:00","GUID":"30db7dab77a841069d6320cc216f8269","MemberId":7313383,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"homesickcajun","SubmittedDate":"06\/28\/2013 05:00"},{"Comment":"

Very nice flavor to this recipe. It made a nice change from the onion version I regularly use. Thumbs up from the whole family!<\/p>","CommentId":15,"DateRated":"03\/21\/2013 14:43","GUID":"5ec8164195044984b1646b9e0829e1c5","MemberId":4406338,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"dbeauche","SubmittedDate":"03\/21\/2013 14:43"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":16,"DateRated":"02\/27\/2013 09:01","GUID":"b85785e29e334ddf94a3daf973b02c80","MemberId":6580965,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"jesboc","SubmittedDate":"02\/27\/2013 09:01"},{"Comment":"

One of the best meatloaf recipes I have ever used. Made it for my husband on his birthday. He was very impressed. I make 4 small loaves and put them on a sprayed broiler pan with water in the bottom and bake as directed. They are moist and cook in half the time.<\/p>","CommentId":17,"DateRated":"01\/19\/2013 09:32","GUID":"ad857bc82b6342b8a2463e0e39d67bac","MemberId":2145852,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Belynda","SubmittedDate":"01\/19\/2013 09:32"},{"Comment":"

The meatloaf is moist and easy to make. The entire family loved it. Now the family asks for meatloaf.<\/p>","CommentId":18,"DateRated":"02\/21\/2012 13:40","GUID":"D8D1487765B740D6A6F4C18303C05538","MemberId":1569433,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"susanmoss","SubmittedDate":"02\/21\/2012 13:40"},{"Comment":"

Out of bread crumbs, used Snyder cheese puffs finely chopped...A+<\/p>","CommentId":19,"DateRated":"12\/20\/2011 13:11","GUID":"8255ce40ab824660bc1e1b2d1adc4063","MemberId":6368974,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"MrsProper","SubmittedDate":"12\/20\/2011 13:11"},{"Comment":"

This is excellent! The reason it caught my eye is because it called for bbq sauce in the meatloaf. I love bbq sauce and gave it a try! I also rolled up some ham and cheese in the center. My husband loved it! It could call for a little more salt though.<\/p>","CommentId":20,"DateRated":"02\/10\/2011 08:53","GUID":"7ee58b27990d45da8c31f677ea0497ae","MemberId":5816709,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Leon's Girl","SubmittedDate":"02\/10\/2011 08:53"},{"Comment":"

Edinaroxy, did you post your comments to the wrong recipe? I don't see nutmeg or applesauce in either the ingredients list or the directions for \"Buttermilk Meat Loaf.\" I made the recipe as printed and got mixed reactions from my family - some raved about the flavor, others didn't care much for it.<\/p>","CommentId":21,"DateRated":"","GUID":"f90a101e79e14fe4b6f82de0fb816eaf","MemberId":2915263,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Isolda","SubmittedDate":"09\/12\/2009 13:09"},{"Comment":"

Yuck what a mess! The nutmeg ruins the flavor of the meatloaf. And the applesauce also a NO.<\/p>","CommentId":22,"DateRated":"","GUID":"39470bf3c90a4a9e93d3369f48a85dba","MemberId":3082375,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"Edinaroxy","SubmittedDate":"06\/11\/2009 09:26"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":51278,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? 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