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Good question. Some old-school recipes swear by 325°F. They claim it makes the meatloaf “more tender.” And you know what? They’re not wrong—if you have two hours to kill.

At 325, your meatloaf cooks slower, so the fat renders out more gently. That can be lovely. But for most of us, 350°F is the perfect balance of speed and texture. It’s the workhorse temperature. Use it and never look back.

A Note on Shape (Yes, Shape Matters)

Did you think we were done? Oh, no. The shape of your meatloaf changes the cooking time. A flat, wide loaf cooks faster than a tall, round one. It’s physics, not friendship.

Meatloaf bei 350°F: Garzeit & Kerntemperatur [2026]

If you want even cooking, shape it into a loaf—like a football that got stepped on. Not a dome. Not a brick. A gentle, even shape. Your oven will thank you. Your dinner guests will too.

Also, don’t you dare use a loaf pan. I know, I know, it’s in the name. But a loaf pan traps all the grease and steams the meat. You want a rimmed baking sheet or a wire rack. Let that fat drip away. Your meatloaf deserves to breathe.