Southern Meatloaf Recipe

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

Step 2

In a small bowl, stir together ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Set aside.

Step 3

In a large bowl, use your hands or a fork to gently combine beef, pork, cornbread, onion, eggs, basil, Dijon, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper, and ½ cup of the ketchup mixture. Be careful not to mash or over-mix or the meatloaf will be dense or mushy.

Step 4

On the prepared baking sheet, shape the meat mixture into a rectangular loaf.

Step 5

Spread the remaining ketchup mixture on top.

Step 6

Bake the meatloaf for about 1 hour, until the internal temperature is 160°F and the meatloaf is cooked through. (A pan of hot water in the oven, under the meatloaf, will prevent the top from cracking.) Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.