How Long Do I Cook a Two Pound Meatloaf

"How Long Do I Cook a Two Pound Meatloaf?" is a common question and the answer is a considerable time. Meatloaf is one of the best tasting foods in the “loaf” family.



Cook a meatloaf by temperature, not time
If you're a chef that's really skilled
Measure 160 degrees F by food probe thermometer,
To be sure that all the bacteria are killed.

By time, if you don't have the ability to measure the internal temperature of the meatloaf

Cover it with aluminum foil and with the oven set at 375 degrees F, 190C, Gas Mark 6, cook for about an hour and ten minutes, Uncover it and continue cooking for about 20 minutes more.

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Recipe

Mix two pounds of hamburger with a third of a pack of saltine crackers. Add a small chopped onion, one egg, and a half of a can of tomato soup. Put a couple dashes of pepper in the bowl then mix well. Bake at 325 degrees for an hour and remove from oven. Spread the remainder of the tomato soup on top of the meatloaf and sprinkle with an 8 oz package of shredded cheddar.This recipe can also be made with diced green peppers. Bake at 300 for 20 more minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

A similar recipe calls for most of the same ingredients but the topping is changed. Mix a pound and a half of ground beef, an egg, a chopped onion, a cup of milk, a half-pack of saltine crackers or a cup of dried bread crumbs, salt and pepper to taste. Shape into loaf and put in well-greased pan. In a small bowl mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons prepared mustard and a third-cup of ketchup. Spread the mixture over the meatloaf and bake at 350 for an hour.

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