Holiday Glazed Meatloaf
With its perfect blend of hearty flavor and holiday-inspired spices, Holiday Glazed Meatloaf is a show-stopping centerpiece for your festive table. This tender, juicy meatloaf combines a savory mix of ground beef and pork, enhanced by fragrant garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika, while breadcrumbs and milk ensure it stays irresistibly moist. The star of the dish is the luscious glaze—a tangy-sweet blend of ketchup, brown sugar, and apple cider vinegar, beautifully spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg for a seasonal twist. Baked to perfection and brushed with the glaze twice for maximum flavor, this easy-to-make recipe takes just 20 minutes of prep time and serves six generously. Whether paired with creamy mashed potatoes or roasted root vegetables, this elevated meatloaf is sure to bring warmth and comfort to your holiday dining table. Perfect for “holiday recipes,” “family dinners,” and “glazed meatloaf” searches, this dish brings festive cheer with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large egg
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 cup ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.125 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, onion, garlic, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix together gently until fully combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape on the prepared baking sheet or press it evenly into a loaf pan.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to make the glaze.
Brush about half of the glaze over the top of the meatloaf, reserving the rest for later.
Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 50 minutes.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven, brush the remaining glaze over the top, and return it to the oven. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Serve warm and enjoy a delightful holiday meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 951 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 44.0 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 644 mg | 14% | |
*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.
