Paula Deen Meatloaf Recipe

Many of our readers have been requesting a good basic meatloaf recipe, and we are pleased to say that we found what we consider a contender for our Ultimate Meatloaf Recipe with the Paula Dean Meatloaf Recipe.

Paula Deen, the vivacious housewife from Georgia with no formal training in food, has become one of the country's favorite celebrity chefs, and once you try this Paula Deen Meatloaf recipe, you are certain to understand why! Her recipes are easy to follow, use everyday ingredients and taste delicious!

Give your family a break from turkey this Christmas season, and bake up this hearty Paula Deen Meatloaf recipe - but make extras since leftover meatloaf is great as a sandwich the next day!

Paula Deen Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces canned diced tomatoes with juice
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
Topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Mix all meatloaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish. Shape into a loaf.

Topping:
Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf. Bake for 1 hour.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen.

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