Meatloaf is basically ground meat and a starch, mixed together into one loaf. Everyone's mom or grandma has their own special version, so the rest of the ingredients can look a bit different.

My version is simple, classic, and always delicious! By creating individual loaves, we can reduce the amount of baking time needed. They're also cuter! Plus, the entire meal is made on one sheet pan for simplicity and a lot less clean up!

Mostly like mom used to make! Well, hopefully not like my mom. One time- let's just say there were canned green beans involved...

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Making the Best Meatloaf Tips

1. Do not overmix. You want the ingredients to be well-combined, but too much mixing can lead to a tougher/denser loaf.
2. Mixing by hand is the best route.
3. Add some grated fresh onion for more moisture and flavor!
4. Consider using more than one type of meat- mix beef with pork or veal!
5. For a leaner option, you can use ground chicken or turkey; however, you may need to use additional ingredients to keep the meat from drying out.
6. To check the flavor- you can cook a small piece in a skillet prior to baking the full loaf.

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Roasted Veggies

The biggest issue is thinking about size You would not want to roast whole carrots and expect. If a veggie is a lot softer, you may want to add it to the baking sheet later.

• Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes
• Carrots
• Green Beans
• Parsnips
• Winter Squash

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Ingredients in Mini Meatloaf Sheet Pan Supper

• Ground Beef
• Onion
• Cloves of Garlic
• Gluten Free Bread Crumbs
• Coconut Aminos or Soy Sauce
• Egg Whites or One Egg
• Dried Oregano
• Ketchup

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The Secret to Moist Meatloaf

Meat needs fat in order to help it remain moist during the baking process. So, using ground meat with a higher fat content will help. In addition, you can consider adding some bacon or another flavorful fat source. Personally, I like to grate some fresh onion into the mix. It basically becomes onion slush. This always leads to a moist loaf and TONS of great flavor!

What to Serve with Meatloaf

Mom always served meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green peas, but there so many great veggie choices!

• Mashed Potatoes
• Green Beans
• Peas
• Carrots
• Asparagus
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli

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History of Meatloaf

American meatloaf came from- believe it or not- scrapple! German immigrants brought scrapple to the US. Here, pork and cornmeal Scrapple, as well as early versions of meatloaf, were actually eaten for breakfast. The first American version of meatloaf was found in the a cookbook in the 1870s. Meatloaf became more popular during the Depression. With the mixture of beef and starch, families were able to stretch this dish to feed more people when meat prices soared. Today, it is a staple in classic American diners and a dish more mom's or grandma's used to make.

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