The Motherloaf

Serves: 5

Graciela O'Reilly

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

43

Spice

44

Sweetness

40

Sourness

38

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Oat

430 g

Ground Pork

2 cup

Whole Milk

1 cup

Ketchup

1 tsp

Kosher Salt

1 tsp

Paprika

1 tsp

Dried Thyme

910 g

Potatoes

1

Salt

2 tbsps

Milk

2 tbsps

Sour Cream

Directions:

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Watch how to make this recipe

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For the meatloaf: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

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Grease a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray

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Combine the cracker crumbs, oats and milk to soften in a medium bowl

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Combine the ground chuck, ground pork, onions, milk, parsley, celery, ketchup, green peppers, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, paprika, mustard, marjoram, thyme, seasoned salt and eggs in a large bowl

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Add the oats mixture and mix well, but do not over-mix

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Portion the meat mixture into eight 8-ounce cupcakes and place into the prepared muffin pan

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Smooth the tops of each portion

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Bake until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, about 30 minutes

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Unmold and set on paper towels to absorb any additional liquid

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(The meatloaf can also be cooked in a loaf pan

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) For the mashed potatoes: Peel the potatoes and cut into 1-inch pieces

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Place in a pot covered with cold salted water and bring to a boil

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Cook until the potatoes are fork tender, 15 to 20 minutes

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Drain well

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Place the potatoes, milk, sour cream and butter in a mixing bowl and mash until smooth

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Season with salt and pepper

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For immediate enjoyment, using ice cream scoop, scoop the potatoes on top of a meatloaf cupcake

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Serve with your favorite gravy