# Making Meatloaf for the first time

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**Created:** [June 2, 2021, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/making-meatloaf-for-the-first-time/943392 "2021-06-02T04:11:10Z")\
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I’ve had great success with the _Better Homes and Gardens_ recipe. [The one they have online isn’t quite the same as the one in the cookbook.](https://www.bhg.com/recipe/beef/meat-loaf/)

> [@TriPolar](#):
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> I use torn up bread, fresh or stale, and/or crushed croutons, and then some fine dry unseasoned bread crumbs to get the consistency just right.

Sounds weird but last time I made meatloaf, I used [popcorn](https://www.herrs.com/media/2361/0875-oz-fire-rstd-sweetcorn_4252.png) crumbs just to be different. Turned out good but my SO doesn’t want me to do that again. 🙂

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