There’s a comforting meatloaf here for every occasion.

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Meatloaf is a divisive comfort food compared tochicken noodle soupandmac and cheese.

You either love it or hate it.

a platter of sliced meatloaf on a table

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

If youre reading this article, Im going to assume youre in the love it category.

I couldnt agree more.

The market next to our house sells a meatloaf sandwich and it always reminds me of my dad.

Classic Meatloaf

Elizabeth Stark, Elise Bauer, and Sheryl Julian

He would take a meatloaf sandwich to work with the leftovers from dinner.

Meatloaf is an easy dinner to make but here are a couple of tips to ensure success.

Large pieces make it hard for the loaf to stay together.

Vegetarian Meatloaf on a Plate with Mashed Potatoes and Green Beans

Simply Recipes / Alison Bickel

Also, I use an instant read thermometer to take the guesswork out of cooking it.

An overcooked meatloaf can become dry and crumbly.

For the adventurous, below you’ll find recipes using lamb and plant-based meat products.

Pulpeta (Cuban Meatloaf)

Simply Recipes / Marisel Salazar

Which one will you make first?

My Dad’s Favorite Meatloaf

Our most popular meatloaf on the site!

Take dads word for it and use beef along with Italian sausage in your meatloaf.

Easy Meatloaf With Some of It Cut Into Slices on a Platter and Sitting on a Sage Table Napkin Next to a Small Bowl With Sliced Parsley

Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

Vegetarian ground beef, sauteed vegetables, and a ketchup glaze will bring you right back to moms kitchen.

Plus, you might keep your hands clean by combining the ingredients with a mixer.

Serve with couscous and acarrot salad.

Greek Meatloaf with Spinach and Feta

Sally Vargas

Spiced Lamb Meatloaf

Elise Bauer