That’s 175 degrees Celsius.

If you’re using oatmeal, it is best to use a food processor to grind it up, so that it is in smaller bits, because that will act as a better binder. However, it isn’t entirely necessary, so if you can’t grind it, your meatloaf will still come out fine (just a bit more crumbly).

On the cookie sheet, form the meatloaf into the shape of a bread loaf (like you would if you were making it in the bread pan).

Try good old cheddar mixed with pepper jack cheese for a spicier flavor. Blue cheese is great if you want a smokier taste.

One version is to mix ketchup, Worcester sauce, honey, cumin seeds and a little tabasco together and brush over the top of the meatloaf. If you do this to a basic meatloaf it will give it a little more flare.

For a spicier version add some spicy sausage to the ground beef mixture. Adding ground pork makes for a higher fat content and adds a nice, different taste to the meatloaf.