Best 8 Sweet Yummy Meatloaf Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our delectable meatloaf recipes that harmoniously blend sweet and savory flavors. Discover the classic Sweet Yummy Meatloaf, a timeless dish that captivates with its tender texture and irresistible glaze. For a tangy twist, try the Sweet and Sour Meatloaf, where tangy pineapple and sweet brown sugar create a vibrant flavor profile. If you prefer a spicy kick, the Sweet and Spicy Meatloaf delivers a delightful balance of heat and sweetness. And for those seeking a healthier option, the Sweet Potato Meatloaf offers a nutritious twist on the classic dish, packed with the goodness of sweet potatoes and vegetables.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

EASY MEATLOAF RECIPE



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My Easy Meatloaf is a kid-friendly classic, easy to pull together and sure to be a hit. You'll love this sweetly saucy, perfectly seasoned baked meatloaf!

Provided by Katerina | Easy Weeknight Recipes

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds ground beef
½ cup plain breadcrumbs
½ cup diced onion
1 large egg, (lightly beaten)
1 cup barbecue sauce, (divided)
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 tablespoons Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
chopped fresh parsley, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • Line a loaf pan with foil and lightly grease both pan and foil. Leave plenty of overlap to make it easier to remove the meatloaf after cooking.
  • In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, egg, ½-cup barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but do not overmix or the meatloaf will be tough.
  • Shape the beef mixture into a loaf in the prepared pan. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce over the top.
  • Bake for 50 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165˚F. Let the meatloaf stand for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 834 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 13 g, UnsaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BROWN SUGAR MEATLOAF



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This is an easy tasty meatloaf. It tastes as good as it smells!

Provided by tangastar

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup ketchup
1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¾ cup milk
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 small onion, chopped
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¾ cup finely crushed saltine cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  • Press the brown sugar in the bottom of the prepared loaf pan and spread the ketchup over the sugar.
  • In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf. Place on top of the ketchup.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 112.2 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 763.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

BROWN SUGAR GLAZED MEATLOAF



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Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf - this recipe will soon become your family's favorite recipe for meatloaf. It's delicious!

Provided by Lynda

Categories     Main Dishes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup ketchup
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 ⅓ pounds grass-fed ground beef
1 ⅓ cups bread crumbs
1 small yellow onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
2 eggs
¼ cup milk

Steps:

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and salt in a small mixing bowl and allow to sit for a couple of minutes to allow sugar to dissolve.
  • Spoon one-third cup of sauce into bottom of a loaf pan. Set aside.
  • Place ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, bell pepper, eggs, milk, and one-third cup of glaze into food processor and process until mixture is thoroughly blended.
  • Place meat mixture into loaf pan and smooth down the top.
  • Spread remaining glaze on top of loaf and bake for 1 hour or until internal temperature is 155 to 160 degrees.
  • Remove from oven and allow to rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1, Calories 389 kcal, Carbohydrate 51 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 112 mg, Sodium 899 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

SWEET YUMMY MEATLOAF



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My best friend gave me this recipe the last time I came to visit. It has completely replaced MY meatloaf recipe!! Its sweet and moist and SO Yummy!!

Provided by Beth Colon

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lb hamburger
1 egg, beaten
1 sleeve ritz crackers
1/2 c or less of milk, to moisten
1/4 c catalina dressing
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 c lite brown sugar, divided in half
1/2 c ketchup
1/2 onion, diced
1/4 c crumbled, cooked bacon

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375*
  • 2. Mix the hamburger, egg, onion, crumbled bacon,crushed Ritz crackers, salt and pepper, salad dressing, 1/4 c. of the brown sugar and milk together in large bowl.
  • 3. Arrange meatloaf in pan of choice. *NOTE: I use a large glass baking dish and arrange it in an "O" shape. That way it doesn't take the middle so long to cook.
  • 4. Mix ketchup and the remaining 1/4 c. of brown sugar and "glaze" the top of the meatloaf.
  • 5. Bake for 45-1 hour. Meatloaf is done when the inside is no longer pink, and has an internal temp of 160*
  • 6. *NOTE: I don't usually measure things so the amounts are approximate. If something seems a little off, please feel free to adjust it. If it's too sweet for your liking omit the brown sugar inside the meatloaf

SUPER MOIST MEATLOAF



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This is a family recipe that is a big favorite at our house. By using fresh bread instead of dried bread crumbs, you get a meatloaf that is moist and delicious.

Provided by Jessica Nichols Moseman

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatloaf Recipes     Beef Meatloaf Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds ground beef
½ onion, chopped
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup small chunks of bread
½ cup milk
½ cup chopped green bell pepper
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon sage
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup ketchup, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thoroughly mix ground beef, onion, eggs, bread, milk, green bell pepper, salt, sage, and black pepper together in a bowl. Press into a loaf pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the loaf.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.7 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 118.7 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 715.4 mg, Sugar 5.2 g

SWEET-AND-SPICY MEATLOAVES



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 slices whole-grain sandwich bread, torn into pieces
1/2 small onion, quartered
1 medium carrot, quartered
1/2 pound 93 percent lean ground turkey
1/2 pound 90 percent lean ground beef
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon curry powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon peach chutney or apricot jam
2 medium red-skinned potatoes, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 head broccoli (florets cut into pieces, stem peeled and thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pulse the bread in a food processor until finely ground; transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion and carrot to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to the bowl with the bread and add the turkey, beef, egg and 1/2 teaspoon each curry powder, salt and pepper. Mix by hand until just combined. Shape into 4 small oblong meatloaves on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Mix the ketchup and chutney in a small bowl and brush over the meatloaves. Bake until just cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook 4 minutes, then add the broccoli florets and stem; cook until the vegetables are just tender, about 6 more minutes. Drain; return to the pot. Toss with the olive oil and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon curry powder. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with the meatloaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367, Fat 15 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 123 milligrams, Sodium 459 milligrams, Carbohydrate 32 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 29 grams

SWEET-AND-SOUR MEAT LOAF



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My husband and I like basic, hearty meat-and-potatoes meals. The sweet-and-sour flavor adds a deliciously different twist to this longtime standby. -Debbie Haneke, Stafford, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons prepared mustard

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, salt, pepper and eggs; crumble beef over top and mix well. Add onion and half of the tomato sauce. Press into a 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 50 minutes. In a saucepan, combine the sugars, vinegar, mustard and remaining tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Pour over meat loaf; bake until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, about 10 minutes longer., Freeze option: Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf; reheat on a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 969mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

MOIST & SAVORY MEAT LOAF



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Stop searching for a go-to meat loaf recipe. This is it! Your family will be delighted with this mixture of beef, pork and sauteed onion, with a sweet- and-tangy sauce baked onto the top. Cheese crackers are the secret ingredient in this one. -Simple & Delicious Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup 2% milk
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2/3 cup finely crushed cheese crackers
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
3/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • Saute onion in oil in a small skillet until tender. Cool to room temperature., Combine the eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, crackers, salt, pepper, thyme and onion in a large bowl. Crumble beef and pork over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Combine ketchup and brown sugar; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce. Freeze option: Bake meat loaf without sauce. Securely wrap and freeze cooled meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Unwrap meat loaf and place in a greased shallow baking pan. Prepare sauce as directed; spread half of sauce over meat loaf. Reheat meat loaf in a preheated 350° oven until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 165°. Serve with remaining sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 119mg cholesterol, Sodium 769mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 23g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ground meat. This will give your meatloaf the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the meatloaf. Overmixing can make the meatloaf tough.
  • Add moisture to the meatloaf. This can be done with eggs, milk, bread crumbs, or vegetables.
  • Season the meatloaf well. Use a variety of herbs and spices to give your meatloaf flavor.
  • Cook the meatloaf at a moderate temperature. This will help to prevent the meatloaf from drying out.
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing. This will help to keep the juices in the meatloaf.

Conclusion:

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize it to your own taste. Whether you are looking for a simple weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, meatloaf is a great option.

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