How To Make A Meatloaf Using Oatmeal

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Making a meatloaf using oatmeal requires a few different steps but you can skip the breadcrumbs in this family friendly recipe.

Don’t make a dry and flavorless meatloaf. In this guide, I will show you how to perfect your meatloaf using oatmeal. Yes, you heard it right! Oatmeal is the key to creating a moist and delicious meatloaf and skipping the breadcrumbs.

Oatmeal adds a unique texture and flavor to meatloaf, while also acting as a binder to hold everything together. It not only makes your dish more nutritious but also enhances the overall taste.

I will also provide some helpful tips and tricks to ensure your meatloaf turns out exactly how you want it. Let’s change up how you do dinner a little with this recipe for meatloaf using oatmeal.

How To Make A Meatloaf Using Oatmeal

Ingredients needed

• Ground beef
• Onion
• Garlic
• Quick oats
• Dried thyme
• Parsley
• Buttermilk
• Egg
• Ketchup
• Brown sugar

Quick tips for the best recipe

• If you’d like to add more veggies, feel free to do so. But, be sure to cook them first. Not only does this add more flavor to them but it removes excess water that can leak out during the baking.
• Buttermilk versus milk, I love to use buttermilk in my meatloaf recipes. The thickness adds something special that milk just can’t bring. However, you can swap the buttermilk for milk 1:1.

Making the meatloaf using oatmeal

1. First, dice up the onions and cook the onions and the garlic. Cook them until they are withered, fragrant and you have the brown bits on them. Be sure to season with salt and pepper and right before you turn them off toss in the chopped parsley and thyme to cook for about 10 seconds. Remove from heat and allow this to cool.
2. In a large bow, add in the ground beef, seasonings, oatmeal, buttermilk, beaten eggs, and the cooked veggies. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Cover the bowl and allow the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30-60 minutes.
3. Preheat the oven to 350F.
4. Line a loaf pan then place the meat mixture into the loaf pan and pat it down. Place into the oven for 45 minutes.
5. After that time, remove then check the internal temperature, after that add the ketchup topping. Then, put the pan back into the oven for 20-30 minutes. The time will depend on how done the meatloaf is when you remove it at 45 minutes. A meat thermometer is your best friend here. I like to remove my meatloafs around 145F but you can take it up to 160F.
6. Lastly, when finished cooking allow the meatloaf to rest for 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

What to serve with meatloaf using oatmeal

• White Cheddar Mac & Cheese
• Mashed Potatoes & Gravy (KFC gravy copycat)
• Scalloped Potatoes

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