Best Meatloaf Recipe We’ve Ever Made

Our readers keep telling us that this is the best meatloaf they've made, and honestly, the same is true for us. Joanne's doing her happy dance again, and trust me, this was 100% unscripted. It was, and I do really love this meatloaf. We've got eight ounces of mushrooms, which add incredible moisture and flavor, half a medium onion, a large shallot, a few garlic cloves, and half a bell pepper. You want these to disappear into the meatloaf, so finely chopping them is key. At the stove, melt some butter in a skillet and add your mushrooms. Cover and let them cook down a bit before stirring in the onion, shallot, and a bit of salt. Then when the onions are soft and smell sweet, add the garlic, bell pepper, and Cajun seasoning, then cook for a few more minutes. Let the veggies cool for a bit, then put everything together. I'm adding crushed saltine crackers to a pound of ground beef, and then need a quarter cup of milk, an egg, egg yolk, Dijon mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce. When the veggies have cooled, add them to the meat mixture and give everything a really good mix. Now form it into a loaf shape on a lined baking sheet and pop it in the fridge to firm up a bit. Okay, now for my favorite part, the meatloaf glaze. This really is the best glaze we've ever made. It's a simple blend of ketchup, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, and Worcestershire sauce. Slather it all over your meatloaf and let it chill in the fridge while your oven preheats. Once your oven is ready, bake the meatloaf until it's cooked in the center, then get ready to dig in and enjoy the most delicious meatloaf you've ever tasted. If you make it, leave us a review. We love to hear from you. See you next time!