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Smothered Meatloaf
Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee, 2007 Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee Episode: Easy Elegance Overall User Rating: 
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Smothered Meatloaf
06/20/2008 at 01:59pm
User: Rita from Westfield, IN User Rating:
This was absolutely excellent. My family enjoyed it and in the summer when you don't want to start you oven, it saves on the heating. I did switch the Shake and Bake for Old London Seasoned Bread Crumbs, left the hash browns out because they become very mussy and added an extra pound of ground beef (only because size of my family), added an egg and additional onions. Other than that, this recipe was excellent. My family loved it very much.
awesome dish
06/12/2008 at 11:50pm
User: linda from Holiday, FL User Rating:
this dish was so great, i set it and forgot it, my family abousoultely loved it.
Smothered Meatloaf
06/07/2008 at 02:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I was very disappointed. The flavor of the meatloaf itself was good, but the potatoes were soggy and mushy, due to the fat from the meatloaf.
boring
06/05/2008 at 09:40pm
User: racquel from west fargo, ND User Rating:
the recipe was very easy, but lacked flavor and presentation. I will not make it again, although it was edible. It's too bad because I am always looking for crock pot suppers that my whole family will enjoy.
Gourmet Meatloaf!
06/04/2008 at 08:53pm
User: Susan from Summerville, SC User Rating:
My neighbor just made this and brought me a huge serving. It was delicious and I can't wait to make it myself. I know it has a lot of ingredients and isn't exactly budget friendly (like good old-fashioned meat loaf is supposed to be) but it is worth it! It was definitely the best ever and I loved the fact that potatoes are cooked with it. Plus, the crock pot cooking makes it even easier.
Too many ingredients
05/26/2008 at 06:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Two different condensed soups, shake and bake and Lipton soup mix made for a very confusing taste.
smothered meatloaf
05/25/2008 at 05:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe was terrible. I spent a lot of money on all the ingredients and I had to throw it all away because my family took one bite and refused to eat it.
Complete Mush!
05/22/2008 at 12:07am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This looked so good on tv, after i made it, I was complete mush, no flavor, and bland. I would not make this again.
Was very good
05/18/2008 at 10:27pm
User: Kali from ellensburg, WA User Rating:
I was very hesitant about trying this recipe because of the reviews it got, but it turned out really well. I changed quite a few things though. I used real potatos instead of the packaged ones which worked great b/c they weren't mushy at all. I only used 1 package of the shake and bake and not the whole box and I also added approx 1/2-1 cup italian bread crumbs b/c the mixture was really moist. I also used real mushrooms and not canned mushrooms b/c to me anything canned (except peaches) doesn't taste that good. Lastly I used low sodium cream of mushroom so that the dish wasn't to salty. It was done in about 4 1/2 hours and it was really good!
This was OK
05/18/2008 at 07:42pm
User: Kathy from El Paso, TX User Rating:
This was OK. Will make again. Might cut down to one envelope of the Shake & Bake, add a little garlic salt and pepper. This was good !!!
very good
05/16/2008 at 12:50pm
User: Lisa from Addison, PA User Rating:
Decided to try this even with some of the previous comments. We really enjoyed it - would make it again. The potatoes weren't greasy - we had my mother in law to dinner for this meal and she enjoyed it, also! I think you need a good grade of ground meat for the meatloaf to avoid the grease on the potatoes.
DOG FOOD!
05/11/2008 at 09:35pm
User: Kate from Albany, OH User Rating:
This is by far the worst dish that I have ever eaten or made. It was not suitable for my family to consume. But our Dog loved it! We would highly recommend not posting this recipe on the website. We resorted to eating frozen corndogs for supper!
Haters Need to Try It In Oven
04/30/2008 at 07:05am
User: Sherrel Marrie from Las Vegas, NV User Rating:
I read all your complaints and decided to try this recipe in the oven. I don't care for slow cookers, anyway, because I don't live a slow life. Followed the entire recipe, however, placed in a deep rectangular bake pan. Covered with foil and cooked for 1 1/2. Took foil cover off and browned for an additional 25 minutes. PERFECTION! Extremely yummy and everyone kept asking for seconds and thirds!
Not meatloaf
04/22/2008 at 03:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
It tasted nothing like meatloaf, it was way too sweet!
Tasty!
03/25/2008 at 05:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Super easy and really moist. My entire family liked it, including my husband, who is not a meatloaf fan!
wouldn't try again
03/24/2008 at 04:55pm
User: Judy from Zeeland, MI User Rating:
It looked good on TV, but all of the spices seemed to fighting each other and the taste of them was over-whelming. Appearance was not too good either and I didn't quite know what to do to improve the look. Meatloaf was mushy. Husband said I didn't need to make "that one" again so it's gone.
smothered meatloaf
03/17/2008 at 08:40pm
User: Kathie from Bonifay, FL User Rating:
appearance was unappealing to family. Needed more taste.
Not worth it.
03/13/2008 at 05:44pm
User: stephanie from archbald, PA User Rating:
EW! The flavor is disguisting. No one recognized the potatoes - they were a greasy soupy mess. It wasn't any easier then a traditional meatloaf and looked hideous not elegant. It made a horrible stuck on mess in the crockpot so all I got out of this recipe was EXTRA WORK scrubbing it out. It looked good on TV, but this recipe is a total waste of time, money, and effort.
Easy and tasty
02/26/2008 at 10:48pm
User: Jaime from bronx, NY User Rating:
I liked this recipe, I do think it could be spiced up a bit, but over all my husband and I liked it, i will make it again.
Don't waste your time or your money ...
02/20/2008 at 09:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What a hideous recipe! I am an experienced cook and I followed directions exactly. The product of this recipe defies description. The potatoes were soupy, greasy, and tasteless. The meatloaf was pale and horrid tasting. There was no gravy - rather a watery and oily liquid. The end product looked nothing like the meatloaf prepared on Sandra Lee's show. I've never reviewed a recipe before but meatloaf was so bad that I decided to warn others.
pretty good
02/11/2008 at 08:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The changes I made to the recipe were minimal. First, I diced some potatoes and put them on the bottom istead of the frozen taters o'brien. Second, I used one envelope of the shake and bake instead of the whole box. Third, when I added the cheddar soup and evaporated milk mixture to the meat mixture I only used half since I only used half the shake and bake in the meat. I was pleasantly surprised how this came out. I thought the consistancy of the meat was good. The surrounding soup mixture, onions and m'rooms made a nice gravy. All in all...pretty good. :o)
So Easy
02/10/2008 at 01:00pm
User: null from null, null User Rating:
I love to use my slow cooker as much as possible and this recipe is just perfect for it. My husband had 2 helpings the first night. We saved some for Super bowl Sunday and it reheated perfectly in the microwave. I woried about it being too salty from the soup and shake'nbake-but it wasn't at all. I asked my husband for the slow cooker recipe book. Thanks!
Excellent taste and convenient
02/09/2008 at 11:41pm
User: Kim from Ellicott City, MD User Rating:
A little messy at first, but how convenient and tasty! Made a lot for leftovers. Like the other viewer suggested, I used just ground beef. I put everything together before work and it cooked while I was at work.Highly recommend.
Such a disappointment!
02/09/2008 at 01:11pm
User: Karen from Dunnellon, FL User Rating:
This looked good on TV when Sandra Lee prepared it, but the reviews were mixed. I usually can tell from the reviews whether I'll be happy with a recipe. This time I was wrong. The texture of the meatloaf was not as soft as I thought it might be (a good thing), but everything about it was so bland it was almost flavorless. What a shame because the ingredients sounded so good, and I followed the recipe exactly. Even adding salt and pepper while eating did not help.
delicious!
02/09/2008 at 08:34am
User: susan from mckinney, TX User Rating:
This recipe was outstanding! Thank you Sandra for another great recipe. By the way, I'm making it again today.
We finally agreed on a loaf recipe!!!!
02/07/2008 at 09:32pm
User: Michele from Royse City, TX User Rating:
Yum-o - to quote Rachael Ray. This is by far the best we have had. I omitted the sliced mushrooms and used only have the amount of cream of mushroom soup. This was so easy to make and took no time. My husband and I will no longer argue over the perfect meatloaf recipe. Both my kids even ate it and there was nothing left for lunch the next day. Next time I will have to make double. Please try this recipe.
i loved it!...
02/06/2008 at 09:59am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this was the easiest meatloaf i've ever made! personally, a little heavy on the mushrooms, but that's just me && it's easy to omit the next time i make this dish. i left out the shake && bake && things still turned out well. also, i used the entire bag of potatoes. this is, seriously, a meal w/in itself. good job, sandy!
Yummers!
02/05/2008 at 05:56pm
User: Kayla from Hayward, WI User Rating:
This was better than i thought it was going to be!
super easy
02/05/2008 at 02:17pm
User: Amy from Arlington, WA User Rating:
A good meatloaf a little to heavy on the onions but so quick and easy I would do it again
AWSOME!!
02/05/2008 at 09:32am
User: Margie from Old Bridge, NJ User Rating:
This is was quick and easy! I substituted some of my own ingredients cause I didn't have everything the recipe called for. I put this together in the morning before we went out for soccer games. When we came back 6 hrs later, the house smelled divine and dinner was done!!! TRUE WINNER!!!
very bad
02/04/2008 at 10:06pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
this looked so good on tv,and all the ingredents where good,so i thought i'd give it a try.it was too mushy and the potatoes disinagrated.not good.very dissappointed!!!
Great- Can be made vegetarian
02/04/2008 at 12:57pm
User: John from Kanab, UT User Rating:
Real comfort food! I converted this recipe to vegetarian by using 3 pkgs. of Harvest Direct Soy Burger Mix & fat free egg mix; worked great; use all liquids toward the 3 cups of liquid required for the Burger mix. John
Dog wouldn't even eat it
02/03/2008 at 11:51am
User: Debbie from carbondale, IL User Rating:
Normally Sandra's recipes are pretty good. This was terrible ... looked terrible, but worse yet ... tasted like potted meat. Might be better substituting the Shake n Bake with bread crumbs ... not sure. I'm a great cook, so it was the recipe ... not me! Glad I had lots of vegetables for my family dinner! I also thought it was a silly recipe for her theme. Don't bother making this one!
love it or hate it....
02/01/2008 at 05:29pm
User: Jenni from Westminster, CA User Rating:
so it seemed to me after reading the reviews that people either loved it or hated it. i decided to give it a try because sandra lee made it look SO GOOD!! i will not make it again...it wasn't BAD, it just wasn't very good. i will continue to make my original recipe for meatloaf, but i may add a few of sandra's semi-homemade ingredients. i like the idea of the soup mix and shake and bake....other than that, i wouldn't recommend this recipe.
Delicious "Comfort" Food!
01/31/2008 at 08:01pm
User: Meredith from Diboll, TX User Rating:
I tried this recipe for a Sunday dinner. My husband is a "pickey" eater and he loved it! I thought it was easy to prepare and a good consistency. I let it cook in the slow cooker an extra hour on high. It was browned and firm...not too dry with the hash browns surrounding it. Meredith Walker
Exceptional meatloaf
01/31/2008 at 07:34pm
User: Kathleen from Fredericksburg, VA User Rating:
This "THE" best meatloaf I've ever made. My husband loves it. It's not too salty (as stated in other reviews), and instead of using "ground pork", I used ground turkey breast. This made the meatloaf less "fatty" and just as tasty. The smothered onions are a great idea for added "subtle flavor." I'll make this recipe again for family and guests.
smothered meatloaf
01/31/2008 at 12:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This meatloaf came out more like a mushy beef mix. It did not firm up like a meatloaf. No one liked it.
BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER MADE
01/30/2008 at 08:43pm
User: Kim from Houston, TX User Rating:
Kudos to Sandra for this recipe. We loved it. Very tasty and love that it is a slow-cooker recipe. Tastes great as leftovers also. Can't wait to make it again.
BEST MEATLOAF EVER
01/30/2008 at 10:07am
User: margie from islip, NY User Rating:
THIS IS THE BEST MEATLOAF I HAVE EVER HAD. YOUR FAMILY WILL JUST LOVE THIS. MY HUSBAND IS NOT A BIG FAN OF MEATLOAF, BUT THIS ONE HE LOVED....
a lousy recipe
01/29/2008 at 06:43pm
User: ervin from bismarck, ND User Rating:
is the recipe written correctly. it says one box of shake and bake, that is two packages in the box, at total of 5 plu ounces. it was way overseasoned and very mushy. cooked for 6 plus hours. horrible taste.
4 stars for meatloaf, not potatoes !
01/29/2008 at 05:44pm
User: Susan from Sayville, NY User Rating:
This meatloaf was tasty. I read the reviews of others and decided to add only one envelope of the shake and bake, and I am glad I did. The only substitution I made was using cream of celery instead of cream of mushroom soup simply because my husband can not tolerate mushrooms. I agree with the other raters about the potatoes. They did get a bit mushy and soaked up some of the fat from the meat. So, if I make this again it will be without those potatoes. I also liked the idea of the meatloaf in a slow cooker. Mine did not fall apart. I used a little over 2 pounds of meat and cooked it exactly as she said, one hour on high, and 5 hours on low.
Not my favorite
01/29/2008 at 02:18pm
User: Bonnie from Oldsmar, FL User Rating:
I had to go to two stores to get the potatoes O'Brien so I had an expectation of something that would really WOW the recipe. Didn't happen. I won't make this recipe again, "gravy" was too soupy and the the potatoes were blah. The meatloaf was actually very good especially the next day after being refrigerated all night. There are too many really good meatloaf recipes out there to waste my time on a repeat of this one.
IT WAS....
01/28/2008 at 01:44pm
User: Renee from Lubbock, TX User Rating:
Okay. For one I had to use Ranch and Herb instead of the Garlic and Herb because the store didn't have any of the Garlic and Herb. I think the Pork made it to greasy. When I make this again I will not use the pork just lean ground meat. The overall taste was good.
love this dish
01/28/2008 at 01:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
quick and easy, very tasty, I'am a person that likes to get in a out of the kicken but love to make a good home made mel I love this dish just love it
Great idea, too many spices
01/27/2008 at 07:15pm
User: Candace from Hemet, CA User Rating:
My husband and I liked the idea (one dish meat and potatoes) however, the spices were a bit strong and we didn't even use everything listed (no mushrooms (he hates them!) and cut back on the onions). Will try it again without the Shake N Bake.
pretty good
01/27/2008 at 06:32pm
User: NANCY from Staten Island, NY User Rating:
I haven't cooked in a crock in a very long time and wasn't expecting very much. It was really good. The only thing I would change is the shake and bake I would use the plain one and add some hot peppers.
Smothered Meatloaf
01/27/2008 at 06:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was the worst recipe I have ever made.
Good to the last taste
01/27/2008 at 11:15am
User: Cassandra from Montgomery, AL User Rating:
This recipe was great, my meatloaf is usually dry but this one was moist not over cooked the potatoes were tender. I don't know what happen to the person who says the potatoes were mush and too much sodium. It taste great, no complaints. I will make this recipe again.
NOT GOOD
01/26/2008 at 03:56pm
User: marcia from manitowoc, WI User Rating:
I was so excited to try this recipe. The potatoes were mush and the meat loaf was dry! Too many onions.
yummy and easy!
01/26/2008 at 01:37pm
User: Terri from Port Arthur, TX User Rating:
I followed the ingredients exactly as stated- It sure was nice to come home from work and have a delicious meal ready anbd waiting for us. I would definately prepare for company and have already shared the recipe with both my daughters and daughter-in-law.
not a sandra lee basher
01/26/2008 at 02:57am
User: eva from hayward, CA User Rating:
this taught me NEVER cook meatloaf in the slow cooker. Do yourself a favor do not use the ceddar cheese soup in the meatloaf itself and DO cook in the oven and for goodness sake fry the potatoes if you must have potatoes never use the slow cooker. Sorry, this a dreadful recipe and I normally like her helpful time saving recipes.
WOW
01/25/2008 at 06:03pm
User: Lori from Jacksonville, FL User Rating:
We really don't eat meatloaf in my family. Mostly due to the dryness I always encounter. I was watching the show (always desperate for something new) and this caught my eye. Unfortunately I didn't get it together early enough to use the crock pot, but I followed the recipe (using one pkt of stuffing mix, and pork sausage cause that is what I had, because that was what she used on the show) and baked on 350 for 1 1/2 hours. AMAZING!!!!! There wasn't one piece of leftover! I was feeding my 17 year old daughter and her two friends. All very trim girls with decent appetites. They all had thirds! I was delish!!!! THANK YOU FOR THIS RECIPE!!!
Yuk
01/25/2008 at 07:08am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Sorry, but this recipe doesn't have the flavor or aesthetics for me to want to make it again. A big blobby mess. Sorry Sandra - I still LOVE your show & will try other recipes.
To Much Garlic, lardy
01/24/2008 at 05:46pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Should use 1 envelope of Garlic & Herb Shake N Bake, not 1 box. Lardy, nothing to soak up Grease from Hamburger and Ground Pork.
Comfort Food
01/24/2008 at 02:25pm
User: Susan from Austin, TX User Rating:
This is easily the tastiest meatloaf I have made in a long time. True comfort food!
Horrible
01/23/2008 at 09:12pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
What a disgusting, greasy, raw mess.
mush
01/23/2008 at 05:45pm
User: carol from cin, OH User Rating:
This is possible the worse dish I have ever made. It did not get done in the time that was given. I used 85/15 beef, yet it was very greasy. It fell apart when I tried to cut it. I did not even give it to my dog!
Ms
01/22/2008 at 08:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
fell apart no flavor not an attractive dish
My first try at a Sandra Recipe
01/22/2008 at 06:10pm
User: Michelle from Bloomington, MN User Rating:
It looked fabulous on the show. The potatoes turned to mush. I would leave them out. DO NOT attempt to remove this meatloaf from the crockpot in tact. Slice it in the crockpot and remove one slice at a time. Flavor was delicious - even better the next day. I will make again sans O'briens.
No Way
01/22/2008 at 04:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I occasionally cook for my meat-eating relatives, but I would never, ever make this. A meatloaf that has been soaking in its own fat and cans of soup for seven hours is unappealing beyond words. And the 46 g of fat and 3298 mg of sodium per serving might actually kill my stepfather. Plus, this recipe saves neither time nor money.
LOVED IT!
01/22/2008 at 12:43pm
User: Brenda from Rowlett, TX User Rating:
I made this for the first time, exactly by the recipe, and my whole family loved it. I will make it again for sure!
Loved It
01/22/2008 at 12:29pm
User: Andre from Brookshire, TX User Rating:
I am not a fan of Meatloaf but after watching this prepaired on Mrs Lee's show I had to try it. I LOVE IT, never had anything taste this good in ground meat before other than a burger. I am a fan of "Almost Home Made" cooking and have always cooked in such a manner. Love your show, and have become a fan.
Moist
01/22/2008 at 12:16am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
A different twist on traditional meatloaf with ketchup, very moist. Perhaps this should be renamed being we seem to be stuck on the ketchup slathered meat glob as being meatloaf. Easy, just pop it in the crock pot and forget. As far as using electricity all day long, it is far cheaper to run a crock all day than it is to run a 220 amp stove for an hour.
Fattening and Expensive
01/21/2008 at 09:49pm
User: Kathleen from Spring Hill, FL User Rating:
The ingredients are pre-packaged, high in sodium and high in fat. Cooking a meatloaf all day is expensive as far as electric and not economical or eco-friendly. We all have high bills, so why raise them making a meatloaf all day long. I am set in my ways and support ourselves instead of electric co.
bore me meatloaf
01/21/2008 at 09:03pm
User: dave from ocoee, FL User Rating:
this has to be the worst tasteless meat loaf i have ever had. Very dissappointed with Sandra lee,really cant believe she even has this recipe on her show.it was a waste of $40.00 which is what it cost to make. Hopefully the racoons will eat it.
A great crockpot meal
01/21/2008 at 07:36pm
User: cathy from east bangor, PA User Rating:
Very easy to make when time is important,great crockpot meal after a day at work. Even my picky son who hates meatloaf he loves this new meatloaf recipe and I would recommend this to my friends.
Revolting
01/21/2008 at 06:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very expensive greasy mess, full of sodium and processed foods. Making a traditional meatloaf is much easier and less expensive.
Not so good
01/21/2008 at 06:41pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Would never make again, no taste, way to much going on. Didnt even look good. Dad will eat anything and he didnt even like it :(
So-so
01/21/2008 at 06:08pm
User: Jenn from Lafayette , IN User Rating:
This recipe was ok, but a little too involved. There were too many flavors and way to much going on in this for a simple meatloaf and with the potatoes, it ended up more like a stew. I liked the idea of a crockpot meatloaf, however, and might try it again some other time with simpler ingredients. Great idea in theory, but a dissapointment in application.
A Wonderful Stand By!!
01/21/2008 at 05:34pm
User: Dr. Lynne from Redlands, CA User Rating:
I don't ever make a recipe unless I read the reviews first....I trust the viewers, and it gives me helpful tips. This meatloaf recipe is a keeper for all time! The texture of the meatloaf was delicate and easy to slice. All of the ingredients made a delightful gravy. This recipe also tasted similiar to a version of "salisbury steak". I had company for dinner for a "comfort dinner", and he is a "chef"....he loved it. For whatever it's worth: I heard that you are not supposed to put cold food into a hot crock pot or visa versa. I always get my ingredients at room temp first before putting into the pot. I think the one viewer who had raw meatloaf may have a thermostate problem on her crockpot....that happens. Anyway, I will make this recipe many times again....thank you Sandra...you did it again!!
Good,
01/21/2008 at 04:50pm
User: Louanne from Lacombe, LA User Rating:
but if you have a family favorite, I'd use your own recipe. Cooking meatloaf in the crockpot is a really good method, and I've done it many times with my own recipe using the time and temp that Sandra said. I've NEVER had a raw meatloaf, so who knows what went wrong with the other poster. My husband said Sandra's recipe was ok, but he liked mine better. I did like her recipe, not too crazy about the potatoes, though.
Great Flavor.
01/21/2008 at 10:37am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very Easy, very tasty. I added about 1/3 cup of diced red onions in the meat loaf mixture & a little garlic powder, and some pepper. Some minor substitutions: used the store brand 98% Fat free condensed cream of mushroom soup and the store brand "regular flavor" Shake-n-bake. The dish turned out great! Very moist & flavorful. I had no problem with the meat cooking all the way through. Will definitely make this one again.
GREAT MEAT DISH
01/20/2008 at 09:00pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This receipt is a great meat dish. It is not a traditional meatloaf. I was tempted to add Ketchup as I made up the loaf, but was really glad I did not. The meatloaf and potatoes are enhanced by the gravy from the soups. A great cold weather crock pot meal. I cooked mine 2 hours on high, then 5 hours on low. It was perfect.
Yummy
01/20/2008 at 07:51pm
User: Saundra from Oceanside, NY User Rating:
My whole family loved it. I would make it again!
YUMMY
01/20/2008 at 02:11pm
User: Shana from Lehigh Acres, FL User Rating:
This meatloaf is delicious!The shake and bake "shakes" things up a bit from the traditional bread curmbs and the potatoes make the dish! AWESOME!
Good concept
01/20/2008 at 12:05pm
User: Cindy from Chicago, IL User Rating:
I like the idea of a meatloaf in a slow cooker but this is has way too many ingredients making it costly and the saltiness is unbelievable. Perhaps I will cut out the packaged seasoning, soups, etc and see what happens.
SMOTHERED MEATLOAF
01/19/2008 at 08:17pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
MAGNIFICENT, OUT OF THIS WORLD