How Long To Cook 2 Pound Meatloaf At 350 Degrees

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When it's comfort that you seek, nothing satisfies quite like a classic meatloaf. And if you don't have a go-to recipe, we offer you this one. It skips any fussy steps and avoids exotic ingredients. This is pure and simple, the perfectly seasoned, down-home version you remember from way way back. So next time you're missing mama's cooking or need a meal that'll go over well with the whole fam, turn to this can't-miss recipe.

Ingredients

Meatloaf

1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup milk

Topping

1/4 cup ketchup

Make With

Progresso Breadcrumbs

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients well. Press mixture in ungreased 8x4-inch loaf pan. Bake 40 minutes.
2

Remove from oven. Spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over top. Bake an additional 15 to 20 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

tip 1
To make this ahead, prepare and shape the loaf, cover and refrigerate for up to 5 hours. Bake just before serving.
tip 2
When purchasing ground beef, there are a couple of things you should check for, including color (bright pink with no signs of browning) and a sell-by-date (the nearer to this date the older the meat). Beef that is 80 percent lean has 20 percent fat. If you prefer leaner ground beef, look for 85 percent or 90 percent lean.
tip 3
Out of bread or prefer not to use it? You can swap in 1/2 cup Progresso® dry bread crumbs, 1/2 cup crushed seasoned crackers or 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats instead.
tip 4
A meat thermometer is a kitchen tool that we really think every home cook should own, because it's a surefire way to cook your meat perfectly. In this recipe, you're looking for a temperature of 160°F in the center.
tip 5
Did the meatloaf of your youth feature a packet of Lipton® onion soup or a shot of hot sauce? This recipe is amenable to customizations of that sort. While it's perfectly delicious as written, it's a solid place to start if you want to tailor your meatloaf to suit your tastes or indulge your nostalgia.
tip 6
When you want to shake things up, try our Cheesy Stuffed Meatloaf. It's a variation on this classic recipe but adds in Italian seasoning and cheeses and features a combination of both ground pork and turkey, in place of beef. Find even more delicious versions of this dish among Betty's best meatloaf recipes.

Nutrition

270 Calories, 12g Total Fat, 19g Protein, 23g Total Carbohydrate, 9g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 270

Calories from Fat: 100

Total Fat: 12g; 18%

Saturated Fat: 4 1/2g; 22%

Trans Fat: 0g

Cholesterol: 110mg; 37%

Sodium: 470mg; 20%

Potassium: 290mg; 8%

Total Carbohydrate: 23g; 8%

Dietary Fiber: 1g; 4%

Sugars: 9g

Protein: 19g

Vitamin A: 6%; 6%

Vitamin C: 0%; 0%

Calcium: 8%; 8%

Iron: 15%; 15%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.