A Well Made Meat Loaf

Meat loaf is considered the ultimate comfort food. It reminds us of home cooking and passed down family recipes.It's easy enough to make and with certain ingredients can also be considered even gourmet.Still, it's the perfect meal, especially on a crisp, fall evening.

The most important ingredient is the meat. Ground beef is the most traditional but you can also mix it with ground pork and veal. Mixing the different flavors makes for a tasty and juicy loaf. For a lower calorie one use ground turkey meat instead or even vegetarian beef crumbles. There is even a baby's firsts one made with equal portions of meat and formula. Binders usually are eggs and bread crumbs. The last can be flavored to give the meat loaf more taste.

Other ingredients can also be added. You can put in a hard boiled egg for more taste and protein. Some recipes call for bacon to be placed on the top for some crispiness and texture.Italian meat loaf calls for the addition of mozzarella and sauce while barbecue style calls for a half a cup of your favorite barbecue sauce. You can also make a cheesy meat loaf by adding strips of cheddar on top and putting under the broiler for minute or two. Other popular add ins are oregano, garlic, mushrooms and onions. For the vegan loaf, you can add healthy but yummy ingredients such as sunflower seeds , broccoli, cauliflower and carrots.

There's nothing as comforting as a meat loaf dinner on a cool fall night. You can vary what you put in and tailor it to your family's tastes and likes. You can experiment with it or leave it traditional.No matter how you make it it's still a family favorite tasty and satisfying.