Betty’s Best Meatloaf Recipes

For many of us, meatloaf seems to taste like home. It’s been a staple in American kitchens for generations—and for good reason. It’s wholesome, it’s hearty, and in just a few steps, you’ve got plenty to go around. With over 400 reviews, this meatloaf is the perfect go-to comfort food recipe.

Using everyday ingredients, we’ve streamlined our recipe so you can create a crowd-pleasing meal that’s easy to make and easy to love.

It’s also easy to make your own, as our meatloaf recipe is very versatile. You can change the herbs, switching out the Italian seasoning for sage and thyme. Don’t like ketchup? Give BBQ sauce a try. There are so many ways to add flavor with very little effort.

For many of us, meatloaf seems to taste like home. It’s been a staple in American kitchens for generations—and for...

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

This meatloaf has all the great flavor of a bacon cheeseburger! Top slices of meatloaf with ketchup, mustard and relish to get a true burger flavor.

This meatloaf has all the great flavor of a bacon cheeseburger! Top slices of meatloaf with ketchup, mustard and reli...

Spicy Salsa Meatloaf

Looking for a new way to perk up meatloaf? Stir salsa into the meat mixture and then top the loaf with salsa. The amount of heat is up to you.

Looking for a new way to perk up meatloaf? Stir salsa into the meat mixture and then top the loaf with salsa. The a...

Spicy Tamale Meatloaf

This meatloaf has the taste and texture of an authentic tamale when you add beans, corn and green chiles to the mix.

Honey Barbecue Bacon Meatloaf

Sweet barbecue sauce pairs up with bacon for bold, delicious flavor in this easy freeform meatloaf.

Classic Slow-Cooker Meatloaf

Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of time, this meatloaf is as classic as it gets. And it’s about as easy as it gets, too—just toss together the ingredients, set your loaf in a foil-lined slow cooker and forget it! Your meal will be ready in 3 to 4 hours, and you don’t need to be stuck in the kitchen in the meantime. And lucky you if there are leftovers—we love using this for meatloaf sandwiches the next day!

Our favorite meatloaf recipe does great in the slow cooker. Made with familiar flavorings that have stood the test of...