Meatloaf Cling: If your meatloaf never fails to stick and cling to the bottom of the pan, try laying a strip of raw bacon on the bottom of the pan before filling with meat. The bacon not only helps prevent the meatloaf from cooking to the bottom, it also adds flavor.

Crumbling Meatloaf: If your meatloaf is always crumbling apart when you slice it, let it sit for a few minutes first and then cut into pieces. The meat will hold together better.

Meatloaf Topper Ideas: Try pouring a can of mushroom soup over top 20 to 30 minutes before the meatloaf is done for a tasty mushroom sauce. You could also use your favorite tomato sauce or chili sauce–the zestier the better! Also slices of bacon over top is another tasty idea.

Meatloaf Filler Ideas: You could use cracker crumbs, bread crumbs, quick cooking oats, corn flakes and even rice or chopped veggies.

Yummy Meatloaf Split: Place half of the ground meat in the pan, cover with grated cheddar cheese or mozza cheese and onions then top with the other half of ground meat. Cook as you normally would. Lightly sautéed mushrooms, garlic & peppers are a nice addition too.

Mixed in Sauces & Liquid Ideas: Chili sauce, tomato sauce, ketchup, mushroom soup, pizza sauce, milk, beef stock, cream, wine, sweet & sour sauce, bbq sauce, steak sauce, V8 juice, salsa, plain yogurt, canned chicken & rice soup

Flavor Mix In Ideas: Mustard, Worcestershire Sauce, dry onion soup mix, Italian Seasonings, Soy Sauce

Mixing It Up Helpers: Some say meatloaf HAS to be mixed with your bare hands. Others say a thick wooden spoon or even a potato masher will do the job just fine.

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