Meatloaf is a dish made from ground meat, often mixed with other ingredients such as breadcrumbs, eggs and various seasonings. It's typically shaped into a loaf and baked in an oven until fully cooked through. The phrase "meat loaf" can also refer to a type of sandwich made from sliced meatloaf or a popular rock opera album by the same name released in 1977, which tells the story of a young man named Eddie and his journey through life.