So here’s your game plan: preheat to 350°F, shape your loaf, glaze it with ketchup and a little brown sugar, and cook until the thermometer says 160°F. Then rest, slice, and enjoy with mountains of mashed potatoes.
Remember, even a slightly overdone meatloaf is still a good meatloaf. It’s a dish that forgives mistakes, welcomes leftovers, and makes your house smell like love. And if you mess up? Add more ketchup. No one will know.
Go forth, loaf warrior. Your dinner is going to be amazing. And if it’s not, well, there’s always pizza—but I have a feeling you won’t need it.
