Meatloaf Topping
Elevate your classic meatloaf with this irresistible, homemade meatloaf topping—a sweet and tangy glaze that takes just 5 minutes to prepare. Made with a simple yet flavorful mix of ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and a splash of Worcestershire sauce, this topping perfectly balances savory richness with a hint of caramelized sweetness. For the ultimate presentation, spread half of the glaze on your meatloaf before baking and reserve the rest for a glossy, mouthwatering finish during the final minutes of cooking. Whether you’re making a traditional family dinner or meal prepping comfort food for the week, this quick and easy meatloaf topping transforms your dish into a showstopper.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
Whisk the ingredients together until well incorporated and the sugar is dissolved.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess if desired by adding more brown sugar or mustard.
Spread the topping evenly over your uncooked meatloaf before placing it in the oven.
For best results, apply half of the topping before baking and reserve the other half to brush on during the last 10 minutes of cooking for a glossy finish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
187 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 733 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.4 g | ||
| Protein | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 2% | |
*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.
