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I am not sure which meat loaf recipe you are referring to but I am guessing it is calling for 2 lbs. of meat so you should use a 9x5 loaf pan. Most meat loaf recipes call for 2 lbs. but if it only calls for 1-1/2 lbs. of meat you could probably get by with an 8x4 loaf pan. Just be sure the top of the meat loaf is about 1/2 inch below the top edge of the pan to prevent grease from running over the edges. I always place my meat loaf pan on a cookie sheet to catch any grease that might run over the edge. It doesn't generally happen but it has occasionally so I just play it safe to prevent the grease spill in my oven.