Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze Recipe

Name: Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Meatloaf; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I use canola); 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce; 1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 2 lbs ground meat (can be a mixture); 2/3 cup saltine crackers, crushed or 2/3 cup oatmeal; 1/3 cup parsley, fresh minced; 6 -8 ounces bacon, thin sliced (8-12 slices); Glaze; 1/2 cup ketchup or 1/2 cup chili sauce; 4 tablespoons brown sugar; 4 teaspoons cider vinegar or 4 teaspoons white vinegar

Servings: persons

Meatloaf
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I use canola)
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper sauce
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 lbs ground meat (can be a mixture)
2/3 cup saltine crackers, crushed or 2/3 cup oatmeal
1/3 cup parsley, fresh minced
6 -8 ounces bacon, thin sliced (8-12 slices)
Glaze
1/2 cup ketchup or 1/2 cup chili sauce
4 tablespoons brown sugar
4 teaspoons cider vinegar or 4 teaspoons white vinegar

1
Glaze: Mix all ingredients and set aside.
2
Meat loaf:
3
Heat oven to 350u00b0F.
4
Heat oil in medium skillet and saute onion and garlic about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5
Mix eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce and milk.
6
Add egg mixture to meat in large bowl, along with crackers, parsley and cooked onion and garlic.
7
Mix until mixture does not stick to the bowl, if mixture sticks to bowl add milk by tablespoons until it does not stick.
8
Shape into loaf.
9
Place on foil lined pan, for easy clean-up.
10
Brush with half the glaze.
11
Arrange bacon slices crosswise over the top of loaf overlapping, tucking in bacon ends under loaf.
12
Bake until bacon is crisp and internal temperature registers 160u00b0F, about 1 hour.
13
Cool at least 20 minutes.
14
Simmer remaining glaze over medium heat until slightly thickened.
15
Slice meatloaf and serve with extra glaze.

1104

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Meatloaf, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil (I use canola), 1 medium onion, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Meatloaf With Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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