Mohamed Shili In an oven preheated to 450 F, meatloaf should need about 20 – 25 minutes per pound to cook and bake to a safe 165 F internal temperature. This means if you are baking a medium 2 lb meatloaf in a 450 degrees F preheated oven then aim for 40 – 45 minutes for it to cook, giving or taking a few minutes depending on the texture you are seeking.
Frozen meatloaf should be baked for 30 – 40 minutes per pound in a preheated oven set to 450 F. Keep in mind to check on it in the last few minutes of baking to assure the outside won’t get overcooked by the time the inside is done.
How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 450 Per Pound
At a temperature of 450 F meatloaf require approximately 20 – 25 minutes to cook per pound in a preheated oven and reach a desired doneness. However, since these timings can slightly vary it’s recommended to keep an eye on your meatloaf in the last 5 – 7 minutes of baking and assure it won’t get overcooked.
As 450 F is a high temperature to bake meatloaf compared to other temperatures such as 350 or 400 degrees, there is a high chance that your meatloaf won’t evenly cook. This means that the outside may get burned or overcooked by the time the inside is done.
So, cover your meatloaf in aluminum foil and bake it for 15 – 20 minutes per pound in the same 450 F preheated oven, then unwrap it in the final 5 minutes of baking to get that crispy outside.
How Long To Cook 1 Lb Meatloaf At 450 In The Oven
A 1-pound mini meatloaf when baked in a 450 F preheated oven typically takes 20 – 25 minutes to bake and be ready to serve. Check on your meatloaf in the last minutes of baking to see if it reached a safe 165 F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
If you are baking your mini 1 lb meatloaf frozen then expect it to take between 30 – 40 minutes to cook if baked in the same 450 F oven. Avoid wrapping your meatloaf with foil when baking it from frozen as that will trap too much moister and make it watery.
How Long To Cook 3 Lb Meatloaf At 450
A 3 lb meatloaf will roughly take between 60 – 65 minutes to cook if baked in a 450 degrees F preheated oven. Since 450 is a high temperature to bake your meatloaf I recommend covering it with foil for the first 40 minutes of baking the uncovering it for the rest of the baking time.
In case you’re baking your 3 pounds meatloaf from frozen then increase the cooking time to 1 hour and 30 minutes in the same 450 F oven, giving or taking a few minutes of cooking depending on the texture of the meatloaf you’re seeking.
How Long To Cook 4 Lb Meatloaf At 450
When baked at 450 degrees F preheated oven, 4 lb large meatloaf will require 1 hour and 20 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes to cook and reach a safe internal temperature.
Frozen 4 pounds of meatloaf will instead need 2 hours – 2 hours and 15 minutes to cook in the same 450 F oven. Your meatloaf is baked through when it reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 F.
How Long To Cook Frozen Meatloaf At 450
At a temperature of 450 F, frozen meatloaf needs approximately 30 – 40 minutes per pound to bake in the oven. With that being said you want to increase the baking time by 30 minutes for every pound of frozen meatloaf when cooking at 450 F oven.
However, keep in mind to check on your meatloaf in the last few minutes of baking using a meat thermometer to avoid it becoming dry and burned.
How Long To Cook Turkey Meatloaf At 450
Turkey meatloaf should need typically 15 – 20 minutes to cook per pound if baked in a 450 degrees F preheated oven. So 2 pounds of medium turkey meatloaf can take between 30 – 40 minutes to cook in a 450 F oven.
Frozen turkey meatloaf will require 25 – 30 minutes per pound to cook in the same 450 F preheated oven, so a 2 lb medium turkey meatloaf will instead need 50 – 60 minutes to cook in the same 450 F oven.
How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 450 In The Air Fryer
In an air fryer preheated to 450 degrees F, meatloaf can take between 15 – 20 minutes per pound to cook and reach a safe internal temperature. While a 2 lb medium meatloaf can take around 30 – 35 minutes to cook in the same 450 degrees F air fryer.
Frozen meatloaf will take 25 – 30 minutes per pound if cooked in the air fryer at a temperature of 450 degrees F. There is no need to thaw your meatloaf when baking it from frozen as the air fryer will do both jobs of thawing and cooking your meatloaf.
Baked 2 lb Meatloaf At 450 Recipe Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds of ground beef (at least 85% lean)
- 0.5-pound ground pork
- 1 egg
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 1 diced green pepper
- 1 diced onion
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
How To Bake 2 lb Meatloaf At 450
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.
- Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Put the mixture in a greased baking pan and form a meatloaf shape.
- Wrap your meatloaf with aluminum foil.
- Bake your meatloaf in the 450 degrees oven for 30 – 35 minutes while covered.
- Uncover it and bake it for the rest 10 – 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees f.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
What To Serve with Baked Meatloaf
- Cornbread
- Arugula Salad
- Dinner Rolls
- Risotto Cakes
- Garlic Bread
- Mixed Bean Salad
- Sweet Potato Fries
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
- Stuffed Pepper Casserole
- Asparagus
- Macaroni Cheese With Bacon
- Honey Glazed Carrots
How To Store and Reheat Meatloaf Leftovers
Store meatloaf leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. It’s crucial to let the meatloaf cool completely before placing it in the refrigerator to prevent condensation from forming in the container, which could lead to sogginess or spoilage.
To reheat your meatloaf leftovers preheat the oven to 250 degrees F, place the meatloaf in an oven-safe dish, add a little broth or sauce to prevent drying, cover with aluminum foil, and warm for 25-30 minutes.
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How Long To Cook Meatloaf At 450
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In an oven preheated to 450 F, meatloaf should need about 20 – 25 minutes per pound to cook and bake to a safe 165 F internal temperature. This means if you are baking a medium 2 lb meatloaf in a 450 degrees F preheated oven then aim for 40 – 45 minutes for it to cook, giving or taking a few minutes depending on the texture you are seeking.
Baked 2 lb Meatloaf At 450 Recipe Ingredients
How To Bake 2 lb Meatloaf At 450
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees f.
- Add all the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Put the mixture in a greased baking pan and form a meatloaf shape.
- Wrap your meatloaf with aluminum foil.
- Bake your meatloaf in the 450 degrees oven for 30 – 35 minutes while covered.
- Uncover it and bake it for the rest 10 – 15 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees f.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
