Comfort food at its finest.

Meat loaf might be an all-American classic, but it sure gets a bad rap.

Theyll absolutely change their minds, if they give this dish a try.

Parmesan Meat Loaf

Add Italian flair with a handful of grated Parmesan and some chopped flat-leaf parsley. Get the recipe.Photo: David Prince

On a foil-lined baking sheet, form the mixture into an 8-inch loaf.

Bake at 400 F until cooked through, 40 to 50 minutes.