When it comes to cooking a delicious and juicy meatloaf, the outcome can be unpredictable at times. Often cooks are left wondering why their meatloaf is dry and not as flavorful as they had hoped. There are several factors that can contribute to a dry meatloaf. One of the most common reasons for a dry dish is overcooking the loaf which will cause the juices to evaporate. Additionally, if too much breadcrumbs or crackers are used in the recipe it will absorb moisture from the other ingredients, leading to a drier end result. Lastly, if there is not enough fat added such as ground beef with higher fat content or bacon grease then this could also cause your meatloaf to come out dry.