Best 6 Meatloaf With Cranberry Topping Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing meatloaf perfected with a luscious cranberry topping. This classic comfort food is elevated with a blend of savory and sweet flavors that will delight your taste buds. The juicy meatloaf, brimming with ground beef, pork, and a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, is lovingly enveloped in a tangy cranberry sauce, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. Our recipe collection features variations of this iconic dish, each offering unique twists to suit your preferences. Discover the traditional meatloaf with cranberry sauce, a timeless classic that never fails to satisfy. Embark on a culinary adventure with our spicy chipotle meatloaf, where a fiery kick blends seamlessly with the sweetness of cranberries. For a lighter option, try our turkey meatloaf, a leaner alternative that doesn't compromise on flavor. And for those with dietary restrictions, our gluten-free meatloaf ensures everyone can savor this hearty meal. Let your taste buds rejoice as you explore the diverse flavors of our meatloaf recipes, culminating in an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FALL MEATLOAF



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups ketchup
1 cup canned whole cranberry sauce
1/2 jalapeno or serrano, optional
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 stalks celery, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground turkey
1 1/2 cups stuffing mix
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 sweet potato, cut into 8 wedges, then halved again lengthwise into spears

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Combine the ketchup, cranberry sauce and jalapeno in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and let cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat, then discard the chile and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and cook until both soften and start to become translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • Combine the turkey, stuffing mix, eggs, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large bowl. Add the onion mixture and 1 cup of the ketchup sauce and stir gently until just combined, making sure not to overmix.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape it into a loaf. Pour the remaining ketchup sauce over the loaf and spread so that the entire loaf is covered with sauce. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the sweet potatoes in a bowl with remaining tablespoon oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and scatter the wedges on the baking sheet around the meatloaf. Return to the oven and cook for another 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice and transfer to a serving platter. Surround with the baked sweet potatoes.

TURKEY AND BEEF MEATLOAF WITH CRANBERRY GLAZE



Turkey and Beef Meatloaf with Cranberry Glaze image

Turkey and cranberries is a match made in heaven -- why wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy it? This healthy take on meatloaf pairs the two in an inspired way: Turkey lightens up the traditional ground beef base and antioxidant-rich cranberries are the centerpiece of a tangy glaze.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon sriracha
2 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 sprigs fresh rosemary, leaves finely chopped (2 tablespoons), plus more sprigs for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 small carrot
1 small onion
1 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
8 ounces 85 percent lean ground turkey
1 large egg
1/2 cup instant barley
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Put the cranberries, ketchup, honey, sriracha, 1/2 cup water and 1/2 teaspoon of the mustard in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Heat over medium-high heat until the mixture starts to bubble, then reduce to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and the cranberries soften, about 10 minutes. Use a potato masher to crush the cranberries until mostly smooth. Add the rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Grate the carrot and onion on the small shredding side of a box grater into a large bowl. (This will save any onion liquid, which will help keep the meatloaf moist.) Add the beef, turkey, egg, barley, Worcestershire, remaining 2 teaspoons of the mustard, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper. Use your hands to mix everything together until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into a 9-by-4-inch loaf using your hands. Brush the meatloaf on all sides with half of the cranberry glaze. Bake until the glaze starts to adhere and dry slightly, about 15 minutes. Brush the meatloaf on all sides with the remaining glaze and bake until a thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf registers 155 degrees F, 30 to 35 minutes. Garnish with rosemary sprigs before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Cholesterol 160 milligrams, Sodium 960 milligrams, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 37 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SEASONED CRANBERRY MEATLOAF



Seasoned Cranberry Meatloaf image

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
1 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced onion
2 pounds ground beef
1 pound ground turkey or chicken
1 14-ounce can Ocean Spray® Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce,
reserving 1 cup
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
Dash marjoram

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350º.

GROUND TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



Ground Turkey Meatloaf With Cranberry Sauce image

Printed in our local newspaper. Serve with a tossed salad that includes seasonal ingredients, and baked potato for an easy fall/winter meal. A little bit different route taken from the standard ketchup-covered meatloaf recipe.

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
1/4 cup yellow onion, minced
1/2 cup carrot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup celery & leaves, minced
1 cup dried whole wheat bread crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted turkey stock or 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 large egg, beaten lightly
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 cup cranberry sauce, at ROOM TEMPERATURE (canned or homemade preferably-read *NOTE)
fresh sage leaf (to garnish)

Steps:

  • *NOTE: If using canned cranberry sauce, drain first.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In large bowl combine all ingredients *except* for the cranberry sauce and sage leaves. Do not overmix.
  • Lightly oil or spray a 9"x5" loaf pan. Turn the meat mixture into the prepared pan and gently pat down.
  • Bake the mixture until the loaf is firm and top is lightly browned, approximately 1 hour.
  • Remove pan from oven and spread the cranberry sauce on top of the meatloaf. Let stand in the pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
  • Remove meatloaf from pan and transfer to serving platter. Garnish with a few sage leaves.

TURKEY-CRANBERRY MEATLOAF



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Made with savory stuffing mix and tart whole berry cranberry sauce, our turkey meatloaf lets you enjoy Thanksgiving easily-any time of year!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 lb. 93%-fat-free ground turkey
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1-1/4 cups water
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix all ingredients except 1/2 cup cranberry sauce.
  • Shape into loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake 1 hour or until done (165ºF), topping with remaining cranberry sauce for the last 5 min.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 27 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 11 g, Protein 26 g

CRANBERRY MEATLOAVES



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This recipe comes from the 1967 Better Homes and Gardens 'so good with FRUIT' cookbook. The small meat loaves make a great presentation when served! I prefer using brown rice in this recipe.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Berries

Time 45m

Yield 5 loaves, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup cooked rice
1/2 cup tomato juice
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/4 cup onion, minced
1 tablespoon Kitchen Bouquet
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 350 degrees F.
  • Thoroughly combine ground beef, rice, tomato juice, egg, onion, kitchen bouquet & salt, then shape into 5 loaves.
  • Place the loaves in a 13"x9" glass baking dish.
  • Combine the cranberry sauce, sugar & lemon juice, & spoon it over the loaves.
  • Bake for 40 minutes, then remove the loaves & arrange them on a serving platter.
  • Pour the cranberry sauce mixture into a gravy boat & serve it with the loaves.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground chuck and ground pork for a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
  • Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatloaf mixture. This will help to bind the ingredients together and prevent the meatloaf from becoming dry.
  • Add an egg to the meatloaf mixture to help bind the ingredients together.
  • Season the meatloaf mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
  • Top the meatloaf with a mixture of cranberry sauce, brown sugar, and orange zest.
  • Bake the meatloaf for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This meatloaf with cranberry topping is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of ground chuck, ground pork, and bread crumbs creates a moist and flavorful meatloaf, while the cranberry topping adds a sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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