What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!

The blender helps finely chop the vegetables for this meatloaf resulting in a smoother texture. Serve this meatloaf plain, with a sauce, or turn into meatloaf sandwiches (our favorite!)

2 slices bread, torn into pieces
1 egg
1/2 cup water
1 small onion, quartered
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 pounds ground beef
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the bread, egg, water, onion, celery, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in a blender. Process until the vegetables are finely chopped.
Place the ground beef in a large bowl. Add the processed vegetable mixture and mix well with your hands to combine.
Place the meatloaf in an ungreased loaf pan. Place in the oven and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until done.
Let cool for 5 minutes then slice and serve.
What's the secret ingredient in these cakes? Pudding mix. It not only adds flavor but it gives the cake a richer, creamier texture. No one will know your secret ingredient!
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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reviews & comments
October 3, 2018
very bland for a meatloaf!
February 27, 2007
This recipe is excellent! It is so easy to make and my family loves it. Thanks!