Get ready to make tender, incredibly flavorful Home Style Glazed Meatloaf with this easy recipe. With a sweet and tangy topping, this homestyle meatloaf is great for a busy weeknight yet special enough to serve to company.
Make a hearty full-course meal by adding a side of Air Fryer Baby Potatoes, fresh Green Bean Salad, and Puff Pastry Cheese Straws to this delicious meatloaf.
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What’s A Good Recipe For Meatloaf? This One!
Every family has a favorite recipe, and this is it in my house! As this easy-to-make Glazed Meatloaf bakes, your kitchen will fill with a delicious aroma that will have your family racing to the dinner table. No matter the time of year, whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this Southern-style meatloaf recipe will become a favorite.
Home Style Glazed Meatloaf Ingredients
Meatloaf
- Ground Beef: I start with at least 2 pounds of meat. You can easily adjust depending on how many people you’re serving.
- Bread Crumbs: You can use prepackaged breadcrumbs from the store or Panko breadcrumbs.
- Milk: This adds moisture to the meatloaf.
- Egg: Used as a binding agent to keep the meatloaf together during the cooking and cutting.
- Seasonings: All you’ll need for this recipe are salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and a small grated onion. You can substitute garlic powder and onion powder.
- Parmesan Cheese: Adds additional flavor and richness.
Homemade Glaze
- Ketchup: This is used to start the tomato-like base of the glaze.
- Hot Red Pepper Jelly: The secret ingredient contributing to this glaze’s delicious flavors for this Southern meatloaf recipe.
- Apple Cider Vinegar: Brings a tangy flavor that goes so well with the sweetness of brown sugar.
- Brown Sugar: You can use light brown sugar or dark brown sugar.
- Salt: to balance the sweetness.
- Hot Sauce: You can substitute your favorite hot sauce.
How To Make This Glazed Meatloaf Recipe
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Soak bread crumbs in milk until they are absorbed – about 8 to 10 minutes. Once bread crumbs are soaked, add them to a large bowl. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients into the mixing bowl and stir until well incorporated. Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment-lined baking pan. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, combine brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a small saucepan for the glaze. Stir mixture over medium-low heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients for the glaze to the saucepot and stir to combine.
- Once the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, remove it from the oven and spread ⅔ of the ketchup mixture over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove from the oven and add the remaining glaze. Bake for another 8-10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer shows 160 degrees.
Questions And Answers
I like to use fresh, high-quality ground beef for the best meatloaf. That being said, you can absolutely use ground turkey, lamb, or pork if you prefer. This glaze will be delicious on any meat you choose, so it’s more about your preference.
The best way to know how your meatloaf is done is to test it with a meat thermometer. Anytime you’re cooking ground beef, the internal temperature should register 160 degrees.
Sure. Loaf pans are a great option for making meatloaf. Using 2 pounds of ground beef, use a 13x4x4 inch loaf pan for this recipe.
Storage And Freezing
Store leftover meatloaf wrapped in plastic or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To freeze, wrap the meatloaf tightly in plastic wrap and freeze it for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then make the glaze and bake per the instructions.
Serving Ideas
For a classic “meat and three,” l like serving glazed meatloaf with Southern Fried Corn, Roasted Broccoli, and warm Cheddar Biscuits. And, of course, leftover meatloaf makes a killer sandwich on white bread or Texas Toast, served with Sweet Heat Pickles.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- ½ cup plain bread crumbs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 egg , beaten
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated
- ½ teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 small onion , grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Glaze
- 2 cups ketchup
- ½ cup hot pepper jelly
- ¼ cup apple cider vinegar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- dash of salt
- dash of Texas Pete
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Soak bread crumbs in milk until the absorbed – about 8 to 10 minutes. Once bread crumbs are soaked, add them to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients into the mixing bowl and stir until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf on a parchment lined baking pan. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, combine brown sugar and apple cider vinegar in a small sauce pan for the glaze. Stir mixture over a medium low heat for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients for the glaze to the saucepot and stir to combine.
- Once the meatloaf has baked for 30 minutes, remove from oven and spread ⅔ of the glaze over the meatloaf. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove from oven and add remaining glaze. Bake for another 8-10 minutes or until an instant-read thermometer shows 160 degrees.~Note: for the last 5 to 8 minutes, I turn my oven to broil so that the glaze gets nicely browned on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes then serve.
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T.Reed
Hey Ms. Donna- I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS RECIPE- ONE THING OUR FAMILY TRADITION HAS PASSED DOWN FOR DECADES FOR MEATLOAF- ITS A TOTAL GAMECHANGER- GET A CAST IRON SKILLET ( GREASED WITH A LITTLE CRISCO) SCREAMING HOT IN THE OVEN – ABOUT 12 MINUTES- AND AS SOON AS YOU BRING OUT YOUR HOT CAST IRON SKILLET- PUT YOUR MEAT LOAF IN IT- AND BOOM- YOU GET AN AMAZING CRUST RIGHT AWAY AND I FOLLOWED THE REST OF YOUR RECIPE TO THE TEE! OUTSTANDING- JUST NO PARCHMENT PAPER ECT NEEDED! GIVE IT A TRY-
Sorry this happened. I’ve been using parchment for years and have never had an issue.
Glad everyone is safe.
~Donya
Tiffany
Thank you for the Glazed meatloaf recipe!! It turned out absolutely perfect and they Love it!! My baby cleaned his plate😊
Frances Owens
What is Texas Pete?
Donya Mullins
Hey Frances. Texas Pete is a hot sauce made here in North Carolina. You could use whatever red type hot sauce you like. Happy New Year!