Best 8 Meatloaf With A Crunchy Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with our remarkable meatloaf, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its symphony of flavors. Crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and a medley of aromatic seasonings, this savory loaf is enveloped in a crispy, golden-brown crust that shatters with each bite. Accompanying this hearty entree are three tantalizing sauces: a classic brown gravy, a tangy tomato sauce, and a robust mushroom sauce, each adding a distinct layer of flavor to the meatloaf experience. Elevate your meal with an array of delightful side dishes, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a crisp salad, to create a feast that will leave your family and friends craving for more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GLAZED MEATLOAF II



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This meatloaf is great! It's my husband's favorite. The glaze makes it delicious and moist.

Provided by Delia

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 slices bread, shredded
¼ cup diced onion
1 egg, beaten
1 cube beef bouillon, crumbled
3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a small bowl, combine ketchup, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and dry mustard until smooth.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, shredded bread, onion, egg, bouillon, 3 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of the ketchup mixture until well mixed. Form into a loaf and place in a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake 1 hour. Pour off fat. Pour reserved ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 10 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.9 g, Cholesterol 89.7 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 398.2 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF WITH KETCHUP GLAZE



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This meatloaf is glazed with brown sugar and ketchup for a moist and flavorful weeknight dinner.

Provided by Shell Hargis

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup ketchup
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
1 ½ cups croutons, crushed
1 small onion, chopped
2 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Stir ketchup, brown sugar, salt, and chili powder together in a bowl until smooth. Spread a small amount of the ketchup mixture into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan.
  • Mix ground beef, croutons, onion, eggs, milk, and black pepper together in a large bowl; shape into a loaf and put into prepared pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 102.8 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 19.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 719.9 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

MEATLOAF WITH A CRUNCHY TOPPING



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I decided to make something different with my meatloaf today--I wanted something moist and yet had a crunchy outer crust...I think I pulled it off--I didn't have any eggs so I used something else as a hold together agent..It worked out just fine...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lb ground beef, lean
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 c diced onions
2 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
2 tsp ground mustard,dry
2 tsp brown sugar
1/4 c ketchup
1 tsp pepper
1/2 c kahlua and cream
1/3 c milk
1 Tbsp italian seasoning
2 tsp minced garlic
1/2 c yellow cornmeal
1/2 pkg seasoned stuffing mix,crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375^. Line a cookie sheet with foil -making a flat surface with the edges turned up so the grease will not seep out..spray lightly.Set aside. Place the Stuffing in a plastic bag and roll coarsely; place them out evenly on a sheet of waxed paper.
  • 2. Place the meat in a large bowl and add all the ingredients..except the stuffing crumbs, these make up the crust; mix well- I use plastic gloves or you can use baggies on my hands and mix the heck out of the mixture..
  • 3. Form the mixture into a big fat log-or like a big ham. Place it on the crumbs and then turn over to coat the other side and any spots without crumbs. Place loaf on the sprayed foil trough.
  • 4. Bake in oven at 375^ for 30 minutes then turn oven down to 350^. Continue baking for another 40 minutes or until center of meat reaches 160^. Remove meat to a serving platter , using 2 egg spatulas.Enjoy! Hope you like it....

FRENCH'S® CRUNCHY ONION MEATLOAF



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Learn how to make meatloaf with a new spin by following our crunchy onions meatloaf recipe. The addition of French's Crispy Onions adds extra onion flavor and texture. Yum!

Provided by French's

Categories     Entrees,

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cup (6 ounces) Original Crispy Fried Onions
2 pounds ground beef
1 1/3 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1/3 cup Classic Worcestershire Sauce
2 eggs
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps:

  • CRUSH 2 cups Crispy Fried Onions. Place in bowl; mix in meat, 1/3 cup marinara sauce, Worcestershire, eggs, salt and pepper. Shape into loaf in greased baking dish.
  • BAKE 1 hour at 350°F until meatloaf is no longer pink in center (160°F internal temperature). Drain fat.
  • SPOON remaining sauce over meatloaf and top with remaining onions. Bake 5 min. until onions are golden.

MARVELOUS MEATLOAF TOPPING



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Try on grilled burgers or chicken, too! Makes about 1/4 cup. From the 1995 "Heart Healthy Cookbook" of delicious healthy recipes, Edina, MN. This is very similar to the topping I use on my own meatloaf I have posted (recipe #53831), except it uses ground nutmeg. I can't wait to give it a try.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Sauces

Time 4m

Yield 1/4 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/4 cup low sodium ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Spread sauce on meatloaf 10 minutes before baking is complete.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.6, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 2.8, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 6.7, Protein 0.2

BEST EVER MEAT LOAF



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The best meat loaf I have ever found. Try it and you will see.

Provided by Matt O

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 eggs
⅔ cup milk
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 slices bread, crumbled
1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup shredded carrot
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and ground black pepper in a large bowl. Add crumbled bread and stir until dissolved. Mix ground beef, onion, Cheddar cheese, and carrot into bread mixture; transfer mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Combine brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard in a small bowl; spread over meat mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 155 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 1227.3 mg, Sugar 14.4 g

CRUSTY MEATLOAF



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 pounds lean ground beef
3 egg whites, well beaten
1 cup rolled oats (not instant)
1/4 cup dry white wine
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, grated
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons minced parsley
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix the beef with half of the egg whites. Soften the oats in the wine and add them to the meat along with the garlic, onion, milk, tomato paste, parsley and thyme. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Shape the mixture into two loaves. Place them on a rack in a shallow baking pan that will hold them without crowding.
  • Mix the bread crumbs with the remaining egg whites and frost the loaves all over with this mixture. Bake about 1 1/2 hours, until the loaves are crusty and brown. Serve at once or allow to cool, then refrigerate. The loaves can be reheated -- whole or sliced -- in a conventional oven or a microwave oven or sliced and used for sandwiches.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 339, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 364 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

EASY MEATLOAF



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This is a very easy and no fail recipe for meatloaf. It won't take long to make at all, and it's quite good!

Provided by Janet Caldwell

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ pounds ground beef
1 egg
1 onion, chopped
1 cup milk
1 cup dried bread crumbs
salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons prepared mustard
⅓ cup ketchup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and bread OR cracker crumbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste and place in a lightly greased 9x5-inch loaf pan, or form into a loaf and place in a lightly greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • In a separate small bowl, combine the brown sugar, mustard and ketchup. Mix well and pour over the meatloaf.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 334.6 mg, Sugar 8.5 g

Tips:

  • For a moist and flavorful meatloaf, use ground beef chuck or sirloin, or a combination of both.
  • Add some grated vegetables, such as carrots, celery, or zucchini, to the meatloaf mixture for added texture and flavor.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the meatloaf, such as garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, thyme, and salt and pepper.
  • To keep the meatloaf moist, add a binder such as eggs, breadcrumbs, or oatmeal to the mixture.
  • For a crispy crust, top the meatloaf with a mixture of crackers, bread crumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
  • Bake the meatloaf at a high temperature for a short period of time to create a crispy crust, then reduce the temperature and continue baking until the meatloaf is cooked through.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and moist meatloaf that your family and friends will love. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, green beans, or a simple salad.

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