Ditch the Loaf Pan: Why My Sheet Pan Meatloaf Squares Are a Total Game-Changer Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s be real for a second. We all love meatloaf. That savory, comforting, hug-on-a-plate feeling is unmatched. But do you know what I don’t love? Waiting over an hour for a giant loaf to bake, only to have the first slice completely fall apart and the last slice be as dry as a desert. And don’t even get me started on trying to pack a tidy slice for lunch the next day. It’s a delicious, yet slightly frustrating, classic. … Learn more

French Onion Meatloaf: Where Soup Dreams Become Dinner Reality Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about one of life’s greatest culinary magic tricks: taking the soul-warming, deeply savory essence of a beloved dish and transforming it into something entirely new, yet comfortingly familiar. We’re not just cooking today; we’re performing a little kitchen alchemy. If you’ve ever dipped a crusty piece of bread into a steaming crock of French onion soup—getting that perfect bite of sweet onion, rich broth, and stretchy, melted cheese—you know the feeling I’m talking about. It’s a hug from the inside. But what … Learn more

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf: Your New Favorite Comfort Food Mashup Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld! Let’s cut right to the chase: have you ever been standing at the grill, flipping the perfect, juicy cheeseburger, and thought, “Man, I wish I could eat this entire glorious experience in one single, sliceable piece”? No? Just me? Well, whether you have or you haven’t, trust me when I say your dinner game is about to level up in a seriously delicious way. Today, we’re taking everything epic about a classic backyard BBQ—the smoky bacon, the sharp cheddar, the savory beef, that … Learn more

Mac and Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf: The Ultimate Comfort Food Mashup Hey there, Food Meld fam. Jackson here. Let me ask you a question: have you ever been stuck in that dinner rut, staring into the fridge, torn between two incredible comfort food classics? Maybe you’re craving the hearty, savory hug of a perfect meatloaf. But then… a little voice whispers, “but what about mac and cheese?” I’ve been there more times than I can count. My solution? Don’t choose. Combine. And then make it epic. Today, we’re throwing the rulebook out the kitchen window and creating something that’s pure, unapologetic … Learn more

When Two Comfort Food Titans Fall in Love: Meet Your New Favorite Dinner Hey friends, Jackson here from Food Meld. Let’s talk about one of those universal truths: sometimes, you just need a hug on a plate. You know the feeling. It’s been a long week, the weather’s turned, or you simply crave that deep, soul-satisfying goodness that only comes from a classic, home-cooked meal. For ages, the dinner table debate in my head has been: “Do I want the hearty, savory punch of a perfect meatloaf tonight, or the creamy, cloud-like comfort of a big scoop of mashed potatoes?” … Learn more