Do you need a great meatloaf recipe? Did you know you can prepare meatloaf in a crockpot? Almost any meatloaf recipe can be prepared in a slow cooker, as long as you follow certain principles. Read on to learn how to make crockpot meatloaf.

Do you want to have meatloaf for dinner, but you're planning on being out all day? If you won't be home until right before dinner, you can have your meatloaf waiting for you when you walk in the door if you make it in a crockpot. You can use your own favorite recipe, or make the meatloaf recipe given here, with a few modifications.

There are a few simple procedures to follow when making meatloaf in a crockpot:

1. Don't use more than 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, to be sure that the meatloaf cooks through.
2. Spray the crockpot with a nonstick spray, so you'll be able to remove the meatloaf easily when it's cooked.
3. Crock pot meatloaf will not brown on top. If that bothers you, you can top the meatloaf with tomato sauce or brown gravy before cooking.
4. If you have a large crockpot, you can add a few whole potatoes, washed and pierced for baking, next to the meatloaf. They will "bake" while the meatloaf cooks.

• 1 1/2 pounds ground chuck
• 2 onions, chopped very fine
• 3 slices stale bread
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup milk
• 3 tablespons parmesan cheese, grated
• 3 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 cup tomato sauce, if desired

1. Spray the interior of the crockpot with non stick cooking spray.
2. Soak the stale bread in water.
3. Squeeze the bread dry, and place it in the bowl with the remaining ingredients.
4. Combine the meatloaf mix with your hands, until everything is evenly distributed.
5. Form into a football shaped loaf and place into the prepared crockpot.
6. Top with tomato sauce if desired.
7. Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.