I visited my mom over Christmas and she had packets for seasoning sloppy joes. I guess she must have done this when I was growing up, but I have not recollection of it.

Mom is a pretty solid cook and has all your standard herbs, spices, and condiments. It was weird.

There's a meatloaf packet? Weird. Why?

We are not too big on meat loaf in my household (I like it but no one else)… that said have never used a packet. I have used the Alton Brown recipe linked by a PP.

Count me as another person who was schooled today re: meatloaf packets. I wonder what else I am missing!! haha

I have a meatloaf pan, I will have to use it again after this thread.

I made meatloaf tonight for the first time in years, and it was delicious and perfect for the weather (and no, I didn't use a packet, and I tend to use Italian spices and Marinara instead of ketchup) so did so tonight.

I don’t use a meatloaf packet, per se, but I do use Sazon Completa as my only powdered seasoning. Then I add Worcestershire, mustard, and tomato paste to round out the flavors.

Never knew there was a packet for meatloaf. I usually make a version of this recipe with ham or salami and cheese inside

https://www.artandthekitchen.com/sicilian-meatloaf/

The best meatloaf doesn't use a packet (don't even know what kind of packet you're referring to).

I use my tried and true recipe of egg, milk, and breadcrumbs....add ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper, a little ketchup.

It's moist and delicious.

I’ve never even heard of a packet for meatloaf. What is in the packet? Meatloaf is super easy. You don’t even need a recipe. It’s just meatloaf.

I use this recipe but add a lb of hot Italian sausage. https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/31843/chriss-incredible-italian-turkey-meatloaf/

I've never used a packet for meatloaf [for other things yes]. I adapt the Italian turkey meatloaf from all recipes and my family loves it

1 large garlic clove
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup wine
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1-2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon of parsley
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 small onion or 1/2 a medium size
1 red pepper
1 large egg
1/3 ground lamb
1/3 ground pork
1/3 ground beef

Throw everything but the meat in the Cuisinart and make a paste. Mix paste and meat together, put in pan from and cook slow and low(315)till internal temperature 165-170.

I usually make 3 times this because it is easier to buy the meat by the pound. Freeze the other two meatloaf (place inform, wrap with plastic wrap, tin foil and place in a zip lock bag).