Love & Best Dishes: Old-Fashioned Southern Meatloaf Recipe | AKA Basic Meatloaf

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide a healthier option while crushed crackers are often less expensive.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork can be more affordable.

ketchup

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: barbecue sauce

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar, while barbecue sauce is often less expensive.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is a dairy-free option, while water is a cost-effective substitute.

Saute peppers and onions until transparent.

In a bowl, combine ground meat, oatmeal, half a can of diced tomatoes, and one egg.

Use hands to mix the ingredients thoroughly.

Prepare the topping by mixing mustard and seasoning.

Spray individual loaf pans with cooking spray.

Place the meat mixture into the loaf pans, shaping them individually.

Add a dollop of remaining diced tomatoes on top of each meatloaf.

Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Serve immediately or freeze for later use.

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