Meatloaf is my family’s favorite comfort food—that’s one thing we can agree on. What we can’t agree on is our favorite version. I like one with lots of spices, and my husband is partial to sausage and herbs. Dad is a traditionalist, which means beef, horseradish, and ketchup, and Mom goes for a leaner loaf made with turkey. Fortunately, my daughter likes everything I put in front of her. If your family is anything like mine, you’re in luck—this mix-and-match approach to meatloaf gives all of you a chance to choose your own ingredients. The key to a delicious meatloaf is striking the right balance between bread and meat, which creates the perfect texture. From there, just add the ingredients you love, brush the meatloaf with a glaze (or wrap it in bacon!), and soon you’ll have a tasty, satisfying dinner for friends and family—no disagreement there.

Master Meatloaf Recipe

产生1个肉饼；服务8

浸泡面包

切4 oz. medium-coarse white bread例如意大利语，法国，葡萄牙语或酸面团（优选的陈旧，面包皮），大约2英寸。您应该有大约2-1/2杯。在将其单层固定的浅盘中，将面包浸入1cup of whole milk，翻转一次，直到湿润但不散开，5到10分钟，具体取决于面包的粗糙和新鲜度。一次轻轻挤压少量面包以除去一些牛奶。用煮熟的芳香剂切碎并加入碗中。

加肉

Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.

添加2磅地面肉（请参阅下面的选项）和2轻轻击打大鸡蛋到芳香剂碗。

Mix the meatloaf

Scatter your choice ofmix-ins（请参阅下面的选项），herbs，，，，andspices(see options below) over the meat, and then sprinkle with1汤匙。伍斯特郡酱，，，，2-1/4茶匙。犹太盐，，，，and1/2茶匙。现磨黑胡椒. Use your hands to gently mix all the ingredients until just combined—try not to compact the mixture as you do this.

测试风味

热1茶匙菜籽油in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Form 1 Tbs. of the meatloaf mixture into a small patty. When the oil is hot, cook the patty on both sides until cooked through, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate and let cool slightly. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, and other seasonings as needed. Repeat until satisfied with the flavor.

煮肉饼

用羊皮纸将9×13英寸烤盘的底部排成一列。将肉饼混合物转移到烤盘中，并形成一个10×4英寸的矩形块（它在烹饪时变成面包形）。传播你的结束(see options below) over the top and lightly down the sides of the meatloaf (for bacon, lay strips diagonally across the loaf, overlapping slightly. Tuck the overhang under the meatloaf).

烘烤，直到插入160°F的肉饼中心的即时阅读温度计（如果含有家禽，则为165°F），40至55分钟。如果使用培根，则烤肉饼，距肉鸡元素约6英寸，直到培根变成棕色并酥脆，约3分钟。让休息10分钟。用大刮刀转移到切菜板或盘子上，切成3/4至1英寸厚的切片。