Meatloaf Recipe with Quaker Oats
There are plenty of variations of this recipe out there, but without a doubt, the best meatloaf recipe with Quaker Oats is the original one. The recipe was developed in the 1950s by Quaker in their kitchen and according to their claim, stays as one of the most requested recipes by the customers. Furthermore, they added a statement about how the meatloaf has moist texture and nutrition boost by using oats as a replacement of bread crumbs.
So, here is the classic meatloaf recipe with Quaker Oats with simple ingredients and steps that you can easily recreate in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 to 1 ½ lbs. 96% lean ground beef or 99% lean turkey breast
- ¾ cups Quaker Oats
- 1 egg beaten lightly
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¾ cup onion chopped finely
- 1 tbs. soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F.
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Mix all ingredients in a large bowl and stir thoroughly but lightly.
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Form the ingredients mixture into a 10x6” meatloaf shape on a broil pan.
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Bake the meatloaf to medium doneness level (160°F for ground beef or 170°F for turkey breast) for 50 to 60 minutes.
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Allow the meatloaf to cool down for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food for American. It is typically served as a family meal with a lot of accompaniment options as a great complement for the dish. For example, if you want a hearty meal, you can use scalloped or mashed potatoes. Other options are including green beans, roasted vegetables, sourdough bread, or cheesy corn casserole.
The classic dish is perfect to make during weeknight for the family. The meatloaf recipe with Quaker Oats above will give you a juicy and tender family dish that can be recreated in no more than an hour, so it’s an ideal choice after a busy, long day.
