On Sun, 23 Dec 2012 22:52:51 -0000, "Ophelia"
> wrote:

>Please would posters here be so kind as to share their favourite meat loaf
>recipes? I have tried a couple and didn't like them much. Reading here I
>see that it is a favourite for many and I would love to find something
>really good
>
>--


What did you not like? Flavor, or course, is important, but so is
texture. Over working as you mix the ingredients brings out a lot of
myosin and makes it harder and stickier. Too lean of meat makes it
dry.

We vary the recipe every time so don't be afraid to experiment. The
mainstay of course is about 2 pounds of 80% beef, two eggs,
breadcrumbs, salt and pepper.

Variations will include:
Grated cheese
Chunks of cheddar cheese
ketchup
sour cream
ketchup and sour cream
onion

As for cooking, form a loaf and put it in the middle of a backing pan.
We often use a cast iron frying pan. Cut up potatoes into small
chunks and put them around the meat to cook.

Cook at 350 to 400 degrees.