How long do I cook 1½ to 2 lbs. of meatloaf, and at what temperature?

Question

I have an idea in my head of what I want to put in the meatloaf, but I don't know how long to cook it. Some recipes say 450° for 45 - 50 minutes, some say 350° for anywhere form a half hour to an hour and a half. I have a gas oven & one of those silicone loaf pans. Do I cover with foil before baking? If you give an answer, please site web sources or references, or explain why to get chosen as best answer.

Answer 1

For that amount of meatloaf, I would cook it at 375 for about an hour to an hour and 15 minutes. I would cover it with foil, but it's not necessary. I've never cooked one in a loaf pan, but I don't think that would change the cooking time.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I recommend you covering your meatloaf with foil until the last 15 minutes of baking time. Your meatloaf will brown during baking . When you remove the foil it will then finish browning. This keeps you from having a dry meatloaf. Baking time 350 degrees 1 hour for every 1 1/2 pound . I use 2 pounds of chuck and 1 pound of sausage in my meatloaf and I always bake it at 350 for at least 3 hours but like I recommend cover with foil until the last 15 mins.

Answer 4

I never cook over 2 lbs. for a family of 5. If you want a crust dont cover. If you want a moist meatloaf change your ingredients. half lean to 80/85 works best. low heat to cook let rest in between. high heat afterwards to crust.

Answer 5

350 covered with foil for 1 hour then about 15 to 20 min uncovered in a loaf pan yummy

Answer 6

I also cook meat loaf quite often. Put it in the oven at 350 for about an hour. Don't cover it with foil or it will not brown well. Actually, I've never heard of anyone advocating covering a meat loaf. If you want more ideas on meat loaf check out my source listed below. You'll find thousands of recipes for all types of foods.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Hmmm...dont need a web reference cause I've only made it like a million and one times. slow cooking makes any meat better. I do 350 for an hour. No need to cover..it will make the edges brown and yummy. You can put anything you want it in. Ketchup or barbeque sauce. Crackers or oats. Onions. Add to accomodate your tastes.

Answer 9

Baking it at 350 is your best bet. You should bake it for about 1 hour and 15 min. I put ketchup on mine it helps keep it moist. oven it with tin foil but take it off 20 min before its done it with brown some on top then.

Answer 10

450 degrees for 50 minutes or so should do it. Even if you go a little past that, no harm done. You can always tell by cutting through the middle of your meatloaf and seeing if it's done. If not, put it back in the oven for a while.