Meatloaf Internal Temp: USDA Safe Numbers by Meat Type
The USDA safe meatloaf internal temp depends on what's in the mix. Here's the number for each blend and exactly where to check it.
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Poultry 165F. Ground meats 160F. Whole cuts 145F plus a three-minute rest. Those are USDA safe minimums - everything past them is texture preference.
Cook Times & Temps →The 25-degree rule
Drop the temperature about 25F and start checking around 20 percent sooner. It holds for most sheet-pan food - and breaks for batter, cheese and anything liquid.
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