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Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze

Delicious Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze for Family Dinner

This Meatloaf Recipe with the Best Glaze offers a delightful blend of flavors and textures for an unforgettable family meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 523
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crushed saltines
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • ¼ to ½ cup minced fresh parsley
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 3 cloves garlic finely minced or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground meat half ground beef/half ground pork
  • ⅔ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider or red wine vinegar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the crushed saltines and milk and let the mixture sit for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Add the parsley, eggs, onion powder, garlic, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Add the ground meat and mix until evenly and well combined.
  4. For the glaze, combine the ketchup (or BBQ sauce), brown sugar, and vinegar and whisk to combine.
  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease with cooking spray.
  6. Pile the meat mixture in the middle of the prepared pan and shape into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 inches wide.
  7. Spoon the glaze over the meatloaf.
  8. Bake for 45-50 minutes until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F in the center of the meatloaf.
  9. Loosely tent with foil and let the meatloaf rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 30gFat: 33gSodium: 1186mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

Feel free to customize the meat and glaze for your own unique version of this classic dish.

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