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This is absolutely one of the best, if not the best meatloaf recipe I’ve ever tried (let alone made!). Other than testing out new meatloaf recipes for you all to try, I’m not going to be making it any other way for my family on a regular basis now that I’ve perfected this – I’m confident you’ll agree once you try it. I also recommend using my homemade meatloaf seasoning with this and my meatloaf sauce for the top.
Why I Think You;ll Love This Recipe!
- This recipe has simple, affordable ingredients and is very easy to make
- It really is a family-pleaser, kids and adults alike will love it
- The meatloaf sauce on top of this meatloaf is the best I have ever made!
Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
When I first heard of this recipe, I knew right away that combining Stove Top with with meatloaf was a great way to add some extra flavor and texture to something I am already very fond of – and knew that I needed a fantastic sauce to smother all over the top as well.
You Can Make Homemade Stove Top Stuffing Too!
We tend to make stove top stuffing whenever my mom isn’t feeling like making her Homemade Stove Top Stuffing. If you are a stuffing fan, you absolutely need to try her recipe, it blows away the boxed stuff!
How to Make Stove Top Stuffing Meat Loaf
This is an easy meatloaf recipe to make, so don’t be intimidated. Once you’ve done it this way, you will never go back. Here’s how to get started.
- Preheat your oven and spray a baking pan/cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray. You will not be using a traditional loaf pan for this recipe. Trust me, it’s better this way.
- Mix the stuffing mix, ground beef, ketchup, garlic, salt, and pepper together.
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined, then pour over the meat mixture.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and then form it into a loaf with your hands. Be sure not to overwork the meat, if you can.
- Combine the meatloaf sauce ingredients together and brush the meatloaf evenly with the sauce (see below for a picture).
- Bake per the recipe card directions below.
Karlynn’s Tip for the Best Meatloaf
Don’t use a loaf pan! This is best baked on a flat pan as the stuffing holds this meatloaf together in a loaf shape perfectly and the fat drains away nicely. I know it may seem counter-intuitive but I promise, it’s better this way.
Make Sure You Don’t Overcook This
Meatloaf can dry out if you overbake it and that’s definitely not something that you want to happen after you’ve gone to all the time and effort of making a meatloaf from scratch! Use an instant-read thermometer and as soon as the meatloaf is at 165°F in the middle when tested, the meatloaf is done! Remove and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
More Delicious Meatloaf Recipes
I stand by my statement that this is hands-down the best meatloaf I’ve ever made or tried. I will not be making it any other way going forward, it’s just too good. The sauce is the perfect addition without being overpowering. I hope you enjoy it!
Happy Cooking!
Karlynn
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Stove Top Stuffing Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- one 6 oz Stove Top Stuffing
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 batch meatloaf sauce
Optional
- 1 teaspoon meatloaf seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a rimmed baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the stuffing mix, ground beef, ketchup, garlic, salt and pepper. If you want more flavor, add in a teaspoon of meatloaf seasoning.
- Whisk the eggs, milk and Worcestershire sauce together until well combined then pour over the meat mixture. Use your hands to mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Transfer the meat to the baking dish and shape the meat into a loaf.
- Combine the meatloaf sauce ingredients together until combined. Brush the meatloaf evenly with the sauce.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes or until the meatloaf has at least a 165 °F internal temperature.
- Cool for 10 minutes on the pan then slice and serve.
Notes
- This is best baked on a flat pan as the stuffing holds this meatloaf together in a loaf shape perfectly and the fat drains away nicely.
Nutrition
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Lori C says
If I could have given this 10 stars I would have!
This is seriously the best meatloaf I’ve ever made. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe! I’ve made this recipe at least 5 times now, it’s a family favorite! Even my 5 year old who is usually pretty picky about foods, always asks for seconds. I love the sauce too! It’s the perfect balance needed to make this dish incredible!
Vickie McCracken-Gallagher says
Meat loaf recipe did not give ingredients for sauce..
Mr. Kitchen Magpie says
Yes, it does. It is linked to in the recipe card. Here you go: https://www.thekitchenmagpie.com/meatloaf-sauce/
Rita Gomolinski says
So delicious, thank you for this amazing recipe!
Joanne White says
The last time I made a meatloaf was 8 years ago and it was an absolute nightmare. It burned black, filled my house with smoke and raw in the middle. I saw this recipe and thought I would try it. It was very easy to put together and it was absolutely delicious 😋 much to the surprise of my family. I cook very little because of my failures but I will definitely make this again!!
Guess there is hope for me after all 😊
Karlynn says
I am so glad to hear about your success with the recipe! and I’m really glad to hear that your family loved it.
I also am not the greatest with meatloaf and it isn’t my favourite meal, however, this meatloaf with the sauce is one of my top 10 comfort foods now! It is meatloaf perfection!
Leslie says
Love this recipe ❤️❤️❤️. It’s my go to now!
5 stars!
Leslie says
I use this recipe ALL the time now for meatloaf nights!!!! 5STARS💕
virginia says
which kind of stuffing mix do u use? cani use the cornbread stuffing>
Sandy Maddess says
Yes ………….what is your meatloaf sauce ?
Karlynn says
click the link that is in the recipe card and I will take you to the meatloaf sauce recipe!
Jo-Ann says
I Love It!!!
Myriam Klein says
Prepared it for the first time, it was delicious. Will be making it again. My husband wants it on our menu once a month
Victoria says
Love this recipe I add 1/2 cup sliced dill pickles also 1/4 cup dill juice to sauce Yum Grankids love it . Cheers Vuctoria. Love your recipies.
Rosanna says
Pretty darn good. I made them in muffin tins. Hubby loved them:)
Kerrin Ayers-Weber says
Karlynn, I am enjoying your collection of recipes. They are now my go to for food ideas as I know they will always taste so good .
Karen says
As usual, Kitchen Magpie recipe was excellent. Any recipe I’ve tried is delicious, and the ingredients are on my pantry shelves!
Charlie Allen says
I make this using ground turkey rather than ground beef. It makes 2 loaveCharlies
Cindy says
If using homemade stuffing do we fry the veg, add seasonings, bread cubes (minus the stock) and then add this mix to the meatloaf?
Linda says
Hi! I’ve thought about using stove top in my meatloaf but never tried it. I’m jn Michigan and we have Stove Top in chicken, cornbread, turkey and pork flavors. Just making sure you used the chicken flavor in your meatloaf. Thanks for all the work you put into your recipes.
Kerry says
This was very delicious. I would definitely cook at the minimum time though as mine came out a little dry at an hour. Also, I would double the topping sauce for dipping. A+
Michele Robinson says
Meatloaf is my favorite food. I tried this recipe and my plate was clean. My daughter has never enjoyed meatloaf but she actually got out a plate to eat.
Susan says
What is meatloaf sauce?
LEANN LABARRE says
Yes, what is meatloaf sauce and seasoning?.
Colleen says
Absolutely delicious!
Sue Sorrels says
Will someone please send me this recipe thank you
Margaret Iszcenkot says
How do I make the sauce
Karlynn says
Click the link in the recipe for the sauce, and it will take you to the sauce!
Melany says
This is delicious!! My husband is a picky eater and he loves it!!
Claudia Wittenberg says
Can you freeze this? Looking for some great freezer recipes to make for son and wife and family who just moved.
Bill says
I don’t know why you always use “Stove Top” stuffing when Pepperidge Farm has more flavor.
Karlynn Johnston says
Hi Bill, you can totally use your favourite stuffing mix instead of Stove Top in this recipe as long as it’s the same amount- but I live on the Canadian Prairies, so I don’t get Pepperidge stuffing mix here.
Elizabeth V says
I love this recipe. The stuffing is a game changer. I make mine into little “footballs”, using my big ice cream scoop, making individual servings and easier to freeze since there are just 2 of us. Your sauce is perfection. Thanks for sharing.
Deborah says
I’ve been using Stovetop stuffing for years. I always crush it up so there’s not such big pieces, just our preference, and I try to find the stuffing with sage, as sage is the seasoning i remember my mom putting in the meatloaf.
Doris says
I’m anxious to try this recipe but I have a question. Do I prepare the stuffing as instructed on the box before mixing with the meat or add the contents in its dry form? Thanks.
Karlynn says
Just the ingredients in the box, dry! You use it like you would breadcrumbs!