Fruity Ham Meatloaf
Sweet, savory, and bursting with vibrant flavors, this Fruity Ham Meatloaf is a unique twist on a classic comfort food. Made with a blend of ground ham and pork, it’s loaded with delightful surprises like crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley, giving it a fruity, festive appeal. A luscious ketchup-brown sugar glaze, enhanced with a tangy touch of apple cider vinegar, caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating an irresistible topping. Quick to prep and baked to perfection in just over an hour, this moist and flavorful meatloaf is perfect for weeknight dinners or holiday gatherings. Serve it warm alongside roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes for a hearty, crowd-pleasing meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds Ground ham
- 0.5 pounds Ground pork
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Milk
- 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple (drained)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground ham, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, crushed pineapple, dried cranberries, parsley, onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it into the prepared loaf pan. Smooth the top with the back of a spatula.
In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze.
Spread half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the other half for later.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50 minutes. Remove it from the oven and spread the remaining glaze on top.
Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm, and enjoy this sweet and savory Fruity Ham Meatloaf with your favorite side dishes!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
451 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.8 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 141 mg | 47% | |
| Sodium | 2072 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.1 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
