How Long Does It Take a Meatloaf to Cook

Introduction

Nothing says comfort food like a big hunk of meatloaf. There’s just something about it that makes you feel happy and full, right? Well, if your family is looking for something to eat this weekend, you may be wondering how long it takes a meatloaf to cook. We have all the answers here!

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 11 inch baking pan.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 x 11 inch baking pan.

If you’re using an electric oven, preheat it to 350 degrees F. If you have a gas stovetop and want to bake your meatloaf in the same pan that you’ve cooked it in on the stovetop, make sure that it has an oven-safe handle so that it can be transferred from burner to oven (you don’t want to risk burning yourself).

Mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs and onion salt. Add salt and pepper to taste.

how-long-does-it-take-a-meatloaf-to-cook

Mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, eggs and onion salt. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Breadcrumbs are made from bread. They’re used to add texture and flavor to meatloaf–and also as a binder that holds all the ingredients together in one cohesive unit when you make your own homemade loaf instead of buying it at the grocery store or ordering it at a restaurant.

Place in prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Check for doneness about every 10 minutes after 40 minutes of cooking time.

Place in prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F. Check for doneness about every 10 minutes after 40 minutes of cooking time. Meatloaf is done when it’s firm, juicy and browned on top with a crusty exterior.

Meatloaf will take about 60 minutes to cook

Meatloaf will take about 60 minutes to cook, but check for doneness every 10 minutes after 40 minutes of cooking time. Internal temperature should reach 160 degrees F.

Conclusion

I hope you enjoyed this Meatloaf Recipe and found it helpful. If you’re looking for a new recipe to try, I recommend trying out my lasagna!

Related Posts