I never usually cover my meatloaf, however, the top gets a little burned and crusty. Any suggestions?
2006-11-21 08:05:41 · 24 answers · asked by ? 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
I cover for most of the time...it keeps it moist....then for the last 15 minutes I uncover and then spear katchup on the top....very moist.....brown on top but not burnt.....
2006-11-21 08:17:43 · answer #1 · answered by yetti 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Cook Meatloaf Covered Or Uncovered
2017-01-09 09:23:23 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I never cover my meatloaf, unless I'm making a huge quantity of it, like 3 or more pounds. With that much mass, covering it will make sure that the inside gets cooked thoroughly enough. But if you're using 1 pound of meat, then don't bother covering it. I'm not going to give a specific recipe, because whatever kinds of ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, herbs, etc etc you throw together will probably work OK. Just remember to mix all of your ingredients until they're JUST combined...you don't want to overwork the meatloaf mixture. That would result in tough meatloaf. And after you've combined everything, if you have the time, leave the mixture in the refrigerator for one to two hours, so the flavors/herbs/moisture can blend. It's not mandatory, but it'll produce a tastier meatloaf. Again, no matter what specific ingredients you use, cook the meatloaf (assuming a total weight of 1 1/2 to 2 pounds) in a 350 oven for 50 to 60 minutes. If you have a meat thermometer, use it...you want the temperature in the very center of the meatloaf to be at least 160 degrees, but not more than 170. If the meatloaf is cooked to above 170, the meat will be "well-done", and dried out.
2016-03-12 21:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
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2016-05-12 19:54:01 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never cover meatloaf either, but it doesn't get burned. Maybe you have to cover it with catsup (like a lot of people do), or try a tent of foil over for the last few minutes of cooking.
2006-11-21 08:09:42 · answer #5 · answered by JubJub 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I cover my meatloaf with foil and then about the last 10 minutes of cooking time is uncovered--turns out really well
2016-01-03 06:43:33 · answer #6 · answered by Rhonda Gibson 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, don't cover it. The top of your meatloaf should be crusty. If you don't like it that way, you can cover it for the last 15 minutes of cooking time. Otherwise you can use ketchup, bacon, tomato soup or whats really good...put some cheese over the top for the last 10 minutes or so...mmmm good.
2006-11-21 08:11:11 · answer #7 · answered by jmk_jenmarie 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You might want to cover it for the first half of cooking then let it brown during the rest of the cooking time. Have you thought that maybe your oven thermostat might be off a little. I hope that I have been some help.
2006-11-21 08:11:15 · answer #8 · answered by carmen d 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The meatloaf came out just fine without being covered. It was moist.
2014-07-22 14:07:51 · answer #9 · answered by lyricaearth 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be cooking it too long.. it should only be 350 for about 45 minutes to an hour.
or .. put catsup over the top that will prevent it from getting too crusty.. some people frost it with mashed potatoes and then cook it.
2006-11-21 08:09:25 · answer #10 · answered by Tapestry6 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cover it for the first half of your cooking time, then uncover to allow for a nice browning of the surface. I personally cover mine with catsup and like a little crustiness.
2006-11-21 08:15:41 · answer #11 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋