This was exactly what I was looking for. It tasted exactly like the mix and better. I didn't tell anyone until they were done their meal that I'd made it from scratch. I wanted to see if anyone could tell and they loved it. I was a little nervous as I was messing with our families favourite meal ;o)
MCCORMICK'S MEATLOAF SEASONING MIX
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2 tsp. dried mustard
2 tsp. paprika
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 tsp. basil
1 tsp. black pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
Combine dry spices and seal in ziploc or vacuum seal bag (or jar). Measure all into a ziploc bag, seal & shake to combine. Pour into a spice jar or bottle.
MEATLOAF DIRECTIONS
1 package Meat Loaf Seasoning Mix
2 pounds ground beef or ground turkey
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 slices bread, finely crumbled or 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup ketchup
Mix Seasoning Mix, ground beef or turkey, eggs, milk and bread crumbs in large bowl (I also add the ketchup in this step). Shape into a loaf. Place loaf in a shallow baking pan or 9x5-inch loaf pan.
Spread ketchup over top of loaf.
Bake in preheated 375F oven 1 hour or until cooked through. Makes 10 servings, approx 3oz each
Enjoy!
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Sarah,
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my alley! I'm always looking for ways to alleviate the prepackaged mixes. Heck, I even made homemade cake mix the other day because I didn't want to use boxed cake mix for a recipe that called for it. I can't wait to try this out!
I LOVE meatloaf and I have all the spices in my cupboard to make this. So easy, thanks!
ReplyDeleteSpice blends always taste so much better when you make them up yourself. Probably has a great deal to do with the freshness of the spices! Glad you were able to recreate your favorite flavors.
ReplyDeleteLove making my own spice mixes. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is such a good idea, especially for folks who have to watch their food dollars. The meatloaf sounds delicious, but your spice mix is the hit of this post. I hope you are having a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary
ReplyDeleteI stopped buying spice mixes awhile ago. It seems I already had all of the spices in the mix on hand, anyway. I never use a recipe - just throw in whatever I happen to see! It usually works :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the wonderful, encouraging comments ladies. If nothing else, this mix was exciting to figure out and make :)
ReplyDeletei'm gonna try this recipe and add some spices on it from my spice rack to come up with a very good taste.
ReplyDeleteHow much of the mix do you use for the meatloaf? Is it the whole mixture that you are using? Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!
ReplyDeleteThe mix recipe above is for one package of spice, which makes one meatloaf.
ReplyDeletehi, I am from the Maritimes too, Moncton N.B,
ReplyDeletei was looking for a meatloaf recipe. I came across your blog, lovely.
thank you for sharing your recipes, etc
Love the recipe, I've been looking for any recipes for the McCormick "Perfect Pinch" blends. Does anyone have any? Thanks, Mary
ReplyDeleteThank you Michelle :)
ReplyDeleteMary I'm sorry I don't know what the recipe for the perfect pinch blends is. Maybe try looking up the recipe for what the blend is for.. i.e. if it's alfredo, just look up an alfredo recipe. You'll find it's easier than you'd expect it to be. Best of luck ;o)
yummy post. :)
ReplyDeleteI was wondering if the Thyme that you used was whole thyme or ground thyme?
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