The Classic Meatloaf is considered to be the most favorite comfort food of America and here is an easy way to cook this traditional recipe, which has had its origin in Europe. Classic meatloaf has been a popular American dish especially during the Great Depression, when meat was not readily available and people had to make do with whatever little meat they could purchase and use bread crumbs as binding agents. The classic meatloaf is not a traditional part of the American cuisine. Apart from ground beef, ground veal or pork is also used to cook the classic meatloaf. Other ingredients for this dish are onion, scallions, Worcestershire sauce, butter, garlic, Italian sausage, bread crumbs and eggs.