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Out of eggs? Use mayo as a meatloaf binder.

depglass — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:18:25 GMT

I was out of eggs when I made last night's meatloaf. So I googled egg substitute for meatloaf and mayonnaise came up more than anything else. Plus, I had it on hand. Two large rounded tablespoons worked for 1 1/2 lbs meat, along with the usual bread crumbs, etc. It held together beautifully, right now I'm enjoying a cold meatloaf sandwhich for brunch. I know some of you hate mayonnaise, but I don't think Miracle Whip would work.

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chrystaltree — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:21:36 GMT

Miracle Whip.....ick. Yeah, I can see how Mayo would work in a meat loaf. Good to know.

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Tinkrbl44 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:22:20 GMT

So, I'm supposed to add fat to the leaner ground beef that I paid extra for?

If using mayo works, great ... but .... No thanks.

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beckyb1012 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:28:39 GMT

Well I do like knowing what substitutes to use but I think I would take mine runny over having even a teaspoon of Mayo/Miracle Whip. Not a fan.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:47:06 GMT

Great tip! I make meat loaf lots. I may try it even if I have the eggs. Just made my husband a meat loaf sandwich for lunch yesterday - yum (served with mayo). Thanks.

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Ladybug724 — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 16:53:13 GMT

Thanks for the tip! I like both mayo and Miracle Whip and I think I will try both.

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Sooner — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:13:19 GMT

Don't add fat! You don't need anything like that. I make meatloaf all the time with only salsa and GOOD ground beef. Add bread crumbs if you want, moisten them with a little milk if you like softer meat loaf.

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Meeras — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:30:40 GMT

Good piece of info . thanks

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redsoxfan — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 17:59:56 GMT

I know we all grew up being told to avoid fat, but it turns out that for many of us (maybe not absolutely everyone) eating fat does not make us fat, it's sugar and carbs. At age 60, just a few years ago, I found the book "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It", went low carb, and quickly lost 60 pounds. So a little mayo in my meatloaf is just fine with me.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:17:12 GMT

I would think that mayo would add more fat to an already fatty meat, and once heated, melts, so don't see how it would hold anything together.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:18:11 GMT

On 9/17/2014 redsoxfan said:
I know we all grew up being told to avoid fat, but it turns out that for many of us (maybe not absolutely everyone) eating fat does not make us fat, it's sugar and carbs. At age 60, just a few years ago, I found the book "Why We Get Fat and What To Do About It", went low carb, and quickly lost 60 pounds. So a little mayo in my meatloaf is just fine with me.

Right. When fat is taken out of products, sugar is added, and I agree, fat is better, we need fat, but we don't need added sugar in our food.

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mima — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:18:48 GMT

Good to know. I don't like miracle whip, but don't mind it in cooking. I have wanted to make meatloaf and didn't have any eggs. I hope I can remember this tip.

Thanks!

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OnlyShopsOnline — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:41:32 GMT

I use a little olive oil, instead of eggs, in my meatloaf. I like the "different" flavor it adds. But I usually use lean ground chicken instead of beef. I try to limit the amount of beef we eat, so I'd rather save it for an occasional good quality roast, steak, etc. I also use chicken in my chili. It has a mild flavor so, with the right spices, you can make it taste like anything you want, lol.

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Sweetbay magnolia — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:17:02 GMT

Right, there are many choices of ground meat. I mix them sometimes and will grind my own if I can, in the food processor. I always include vegetables in the mix. The olive oil sounds interesting. I personally love Ro-tel in there as well (spicy tomatoes). Don't mean to de-rail the OP but this was good "food" for thought.

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Epicurean — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:21:55 GMT

Good idea. If I wanted less fat I would have used applesauce in place of egg.

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esmeraldagooch — Wed, 17 Sep 2014 20:28:31 GMT

I use wet ground flax seed as egg substitute. It works great. I am glad this worked for your meatloaf. Ladies sharing tips here are very helpful.