Million Dollar Meatloaf
Experience the rich and savory flavors of Million Dollar Meatloaf, the perfect weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- oven
- Sheet Pan
- mixing bowl
- grater
- whisk
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1.5 cups crushed buttery crackers (such as Ritz)
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 1.5 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cloves garlic (grated on a Microplane)
- 1 medium sweet onion (7 oz., grated on the large holes of a box grater)
- 2 lb 85% lean ground beef
- ⅔ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoon pepper jelly
Cooking Spray
- cooking spray
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan with foil; coat foil with cooking spray.
Meatloaf Formation
- Stir together cracker crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire, salt, pepper, eggs, garlic, and onion in a large bowl. Add beef to bowl; mix well (with hands) to combine. Turn beef mixture out onto prepared pan and shape into a 9 x 4-inch freeform loaf.
Baking
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- Whisk together ketchup and pepper jelly in a medium bowl.
Glazing
- Remove meatloaf from oven (leave oven on). Pat away drippings and cooked proteins from around the meatloaf. Spread ketchup mixture over meatloaf and return to oven.
- Bake until a thermometer inserted in center registers 165°F, about 30 minutes. Remove meatloaf from oven and let stand 5 minutes. Cut into 12 slices.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding herbs or spices to the meat mixture based on personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg
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