Meat Loaf is a staple dish in any kitchen. It's one of the first things people learn to make at home. And who better to learn from than Betty Crocker in 1978?
I personally love meat loaf! I think people say they don't like it because it's an old recipe and the media always makes it the food kids don't like just like Brussels sprouts (which happen to be amazing). How someone can not like the mixture of ground beef, onions, crackers, and spices is beyond me. Look at the delicious ingredients.
I know it's weird but I love the smell of freshly ground beef. It smells like salty butter and who doesn't love butter?
Some recipes now say not to make the meat loaf in a loaf pan because the fat can't drain. Well I say don't do that! You end up with a loaf that is lacking the depth of flavor and juiciness. If you get a 96/4 or even 90/10 you will already have a low fat cut, don't worry about the 4%. The juice makes it have a full flavor and stay moist.
On the side, I was making yeast rolls from the freezer section. You are supposed to proof them in the oven and then cook them obviously. It did NOT work! They didn't thaw or proof or something and were terrible. I always know this though, when things go wrong, make green bean casserole! Always a favorite around here and I try to always keep the ingredients on hand.
Tonight it's going to be pantry scraping for dinner. Let's see how inventive I can be?
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