What can I use in place of an egg in meatloaf?

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1. What can I use in place of an egg in meatloaf?
2. Can you substitute oil for eggs in meatloaf?
3. Do you take meatloaf out of the pan?
4. Should I cook meatloaf on a rack?

What can I use in place of an egg in meatloaf?

Substitute for Eggs in Meatloaf

• Olive Oil. Olive oil is probably the simplest substitute for eggs in meatloaf. ...
• Flax Egg. Never heard of flax egg? ...
• Flour and Oatmeal. Mix a little water with some flour and oatmeal. ...
• Breadcrumbs. ...
• Mayonnaise ​ ...
• Gelatin. ...
• Egg Replacements. ...
• Chia Seeds.

Can you substitute oil for eggs in meatloaf?

Olive oil. Olive oil is an extremely versatile ingredient that works as a substitute for many items. It's a well-known replacement for butter in cooking and baking — and it's also an excellent alternative for eggs in meatloaf.

Do you take meatloaf out of the pan?

Let the meatloaf cool slightly, drain the juices and remove from pan. May be a good idea to remove blades from baking pan since you don't need them for meatloaf. 1 of 2 found this helpful. ... I usually dish the first slices from the baking pan because you can't really remove it while it's still hot.

Should I cook meatloaf on a rack?

You can cook this concoction up in a normal loaf pan, however I prefer a little more crust on my meat loaf. So… find a cooling rack, tin foil, and roasting pan. ... Poke holes all around the tin foil with a skewer through the cooling rack to allow the fat drippings to fall into the roasting pan.