Meatloaf Glaze
Elevate your classic meatloaf with this irresistible homemade meatloaf glaze, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. Made with a simple blend of pantry staples like ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce, this quick-to-mix glaze comes together in just five minutes. A touch of garlic powder, onion powder, and optional smoked paprika adds a subtle depth, while the caramelized finish from baking creates a sticky, glossy topping. Spread it over your meatloaf before and during baking for the ultimate comfort food upgrade. Whether you're crafting a family dinner or meal prepping, this easy meatloaf glaze is your key to unlocking bold flavor with minimal effort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Smoked paprika (optional)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika, if using.
Whisk the ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
Taste the glaze and adjust the balance of sweetness and tanginess to your liking, adding a small amount of brown sugar or vinegar as needed.
Once mixed, use the glaze immediately by spreading it over the top of your meatloaf before baking.
For best results, apply half the glaze before baking your meatloaf and the remaining half during the last 10-15 minutes of cooking to ensure a sticky, caramelized finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1071 mg | 47% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 95.9 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.7 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 78.1 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 146 mg | 3% | |
*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.
