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momnivore Sep 9, 2012 04:52 PM

Meatloaf without egg?

I'm making turkey meatloaf but just realized I am somehow out of egg. Aside from any complaints about making meatloaf with turkey, is there a substitute to using eggs? Some other form of binding ingredient? It's too late to run to the store at this point. Thanks.

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    momnivore Sep 10, 2012 05:14 PM

    Thanks folks. I used milk and bread and it worked pretty well. I think I like the consistency with egg a little more but it definitely saved dinner.

    1. lexuschef Sep 10, 2012 03:22 PM

      I realize this is late, but I have used mayo in a pinch...

      1. todao Sep 9, 2012 08:24 PM

        As ipsedixit pointed out, you can use bread soaked in milk as a binder. I prefer bread chunks about 1/8 inch in size rather than crumbs. Not quite as firm as eggs but it will work.

        1. ipsedixit Sep 9, 2012 08:09 PM

          Bread and milk
          or
          Cereal and milk

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            Dirtywextraolives Sep 9, 2012 05:40 PM

            I don't make it with turkey, but I put together my meatloaf one night, put it in the oven, and then turned around and saw the eggs on the counter still! Turned out fine, couldn't even tell the difference!

            1. The Professor Sep 9, 2012 05:10 PM

              If you haven't used too much bread, crumbs, or oats in there, it'll be fine without the egg. It'll just be somewhat denser and meatier.

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                magiesmom Sep 9, 2012 05:07 PM

                I don't use egg. I grate in some raw potato , mix in a little ice water and let it sit in the fridge for an hour before I bake.

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