Old Fashioned Cast Iron Skillet Meatloaf Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This Cast Iron Skillet Meatloaf is juicy, flavorful, and never dry. An old-school recipe that might just change how you feel about meatloaf.

Prep Time10

Cook Time1

Additional Time15

Total Time1 25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: old fashioned meat loaf, skillet meat loaf

Servings:

Calories: 406kcal

Author: Hopewell Heights

Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Tear the sandwich bread into small pieces and soak it in the milk in a large mixing bowl for 10 minutes.
After the bread is soft, stir in the egg, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion, and Italian seasoning.
Add the ground beef last. Use your hands to gently mix it all together until it’s well combined.
Press the meat mixture evenly into your seasoned 10-inch cast iron skillet.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire for the glaze. Pour it over the top of the meatloaf and spread it evenly.
Bake uncovered for 1 hour.
Let the meatloaf rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

With the five tips below, you'll be able to nail this recipe and end up with a classic meatloaf.

It's best to use white sandwich bread: This type of bread breaks down easily and soaks up the milk just right, resulting in that soft, classic meatloaf texture.
Give the bread a 10-minute soak: This little step makes sure the bread breaks down completely and also helps keep your meatloaf moist.
Mix everything first, then add the ground beef: Before adding the beef, mix the onions, egg, and spices into the soaked sandwich bread. This helps distribute the flavors evenly and prevents overmixing.
Press the mixture evenly into the skillet: Gently pack the meatloaf mixture into the skillet to ensure even cooking and cleaner slices.
Don’t forget the glaze: Spread the glaze on top before baking. It adds a flavorful, sticky layer and gives the meat loaf a nice shine.

Give leftover meatloaf enough time to cool completely before storing. When ready, slice up your meat loaf, put it in an airtight container, and stick it in the fridge. It stays good for up to 4 days. You can also freeze individual slices for easy lunches. Simply reheat the slices in the microwave until they're warmed through.