Maple Glazed Meatloaf
A modern twist on the classic comfort food, this Maple Glazed Meatloaf is packed with flavor and topped with a sticky maple glaze that brings everyone to the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground beef (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup finely chopped onions
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs (parsley or thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing it.
- Mix together the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, onions, garlic, salt, pepper, and herbs in a large bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared loaf pan.
- Create the maple glaze by mixing ketchup and maple syrup, then pour half over the meatloaf.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Brush the remaining glaze over the top for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- Rest the meatloaf for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey or chicken. Leftovers taste great as sandwiches!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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