MOIST MEAT LOAVES

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Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 loaves (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-2/3 cups whole milk
6 cups shredded cheddar cheese
12 slices white bread, cubed
2 large onions, finely chopped
2 cups shredded carrots
7-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon pepper
8 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS (for each meat loaf):
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared mustard

Steps:

In two very large bowls, combine the eggs, milk, cheese, bread, onions, carrots, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into four ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pans., Cover and freeze three meat loaves for up to 3 months. Bake the remaining loaf, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard; spread over loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°., To use frozen meat loaf: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard; spread over loaf. Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

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