How do I cook frozen meatloaf?!

Question: I made a meatloaf and froze it uncooked, and now I want to make it for dinner. Can I just cook it frozen or do I need to thaw it out first? I'd like to serve it in 2 1/2 or 3 hours. Is that possible?

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Answers: I made a meatloaf and froze it uncooked, and now I want to make it for dinner. Can I just cook it frozen or do I need to thaw it out first? I'd like to serve it in 2 1/2 or 3 hours. Is that possible?

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Bake it at 200C for 20 minutes, then reduce heat to 165C for about 25-30 minutes per pound.
Juices should be clear.

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thaw in fridge over night is ideal way, or put on thaw cycle of microwave, Then cook. If you try to cook frozen, you will have raw center.

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you don't need to thaw it first. Just put it in the oven. If your worried about an uncooked center and overdone exterior turn down the oven temperature a bit.

PhD Food Chemistry and Nutrition

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