Granny's gone and done it again

[Nomadicus]

We don't use eggs. Just oatmeal as a binder.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Heres a question for all y'all Betty Crocker s, Why do you add bread crumbs. crackers or oatmeal to your meatloaf?
The eggs hold it together. Is it because that's the way your mom did it or???

I haven't googled it but I'm going to take two guesses. One, increases volume so it goes farther, and two, improves texture. The eggs and milk and bread combine to give it structure otherwise I think it would just be tough and dry. Now off to google and see how I did!

 

[Granny Hatchet]

We don't use eggs. Just oatmeal as a binder.

So all these years of adding both wasn't necessary?

 

[Granny Hatchet]

I haven't googled it but I'm going to take two guesses. One, increases volume so it goes farther, and two, improves texture. The eggs and milk and bread combine to give it structure otherwise I think it would just be tough and dry. Now off to google and see how I did!

Milk??

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Okay here's google's AI response:

Bread crumbs are added to meatloaf to act as a binder, absorbing excess juices and keeping the meatloaf moist while it cooks, preventing it from drying out; they also help to create a better texture by adding structure and preventing the meat from falling apart.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Milk??

Yes moistens the bread crumbs.

 

[Nomadicus]

MIL used oatmeal and some of the family used Italian bread crumbs. Same result but extra seasoning with the Italian bread crumbs.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

I mix the milk, eggs and bread crumbs, chopped onions and seasonings in a bowl, mix well and let them set to soften the bread crumbs, then add the meat. I then don't over-mix the meat, doing so makes it tough.

 

[Nomadicus]

I need a slab of hot apple pie to take a warm belly off to bed. It's down to 24° and the thought of it has me shivering.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

MIL used oatmeal and some of the family used Italian bread crumbs. Same result but extra seasoning with the Italian bread crumbs.

I have used those before too. Mostly Ritz crackers though. Robert said because he put eggs in it bread was not needed. Throwing around words like emulsifier and I had no idea what he was talking about. He said you don't want bread to soak up the grease because your making it unhealthy