Some meals just feel like home.
Meatloaf is one of them.
It isn't complicated or fussy. It is hearty, familiar, and made for passing around the table with bowls of vegetables, warm bread, and plenty of conversation.
At Garnish & Gather, those are exactly the kinds of meals we love.
Start With the Meatloaf
Make the main dish with Stockyards Meatloaf Starter from Garnish & Gather. Its bold, savory flavor gives you a simple starting point for a supper you are proud to share.
For one batch, combine a full 16 oz jar with 2 pounds of ground beef, 2 eggs, and 1 sleeve of crushed saltine crackers. Mix just until combined, then shape into a loaf in a baking pan.
Bake at 350°F. Begin checking at 45 minutes and continue baking until a food thermometer in the center reads 160°F. Cooking time depends on the loaf's shape and your oven.
For an optional finishing glaze, choose the flavor your family enjoys.
Brush the top generously with Garnish & Gather Stockyards BBQ Sauce for a rich, savory finish with plenty of bold flavor.
For something a little sweeter, try a layer of our Maple Bourbon Glaze.
Or combine the two for a sweet, smoky glaze that caramelizes beautifully as the meatloaf finishes baking.
Don't Forget the Vegetables
This is the kind of dinner that deserves vegetables piled high around the platter.
Try roasting:
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Baby potatoes
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Carrots
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Brussels sprouts
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Green beans
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Sweet potatoes
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Onions
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Squash
A little olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs are often all they need.
If you're using Maple Glaze, brush a little onto roasted carrots or sweet potatoes toward the end of cooking.
Suddenly the vegetables might be the thing everyone reaches for first.
Put Everything in the Middle of the Table
Instead of plating dinner in the kitchen, bring it all to the table.
Set the sliced meatloaf on a big wooden board or platter.
Bring out bowls of vegetables.
Add warm rolls or crusty bread.
Maybe open a jar of pickled vegetables for something bright and tangy alongside the richer flavors.
Then let everyone help themselves.
There is something about passing food around a table that changes the feeling of a meal.
People stay longer.
Someone takes another spoonful.
Stories get told.
Phones get forgotten for a little while.
And Tomorrow?
One of the best things about meatloaf dinner may be what happens the next day.
Slice leftover meatloaf and pile it onto toasted bread with Stockyards BBQ Sauce.
Add cheese, pickles, or a little Stockyards Smoked Jalapeño Salsa if you're feeling adventurous.
That's lunch handled.
Bring Back Sunday Supper
Sunday supper doesn't have to mean hours in the kitchen.
It doesn't need matching dishes or a perfectly set table.
It simply means making room for a meal that feels a little slower and a little more intentional.
Make something comforting.
Bring it to the table.
Call everybody in.
And pass the plate.
Garnish & Gather — good food brings people together.