Upside Down Meatloaf
Discover a new twist on a classic comfort food with this Upside Down Meatloaf recipe—a perfect combination of hearty flavors and eye-catching presentation. This dish pairs a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, fragrant aromatics like garlic and onion, and a tender texture from breadcrumbs and milk with an irresistibly tangy homemade glaze of ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard. The unique upside-down technique ensures the glaze cooks perfectly on the bottom, creating a sweet and savory topping when flipped onto a serving platter. Ready in just over an hour, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights or a cozy weekend dinner. Impress your family or guests with a meatloaf that looks as good as it tastes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- 0.5 pounds ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.5 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard loaf pan with the vegetable oil.
In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze. Set aside.
Spread the prepared glaze evenly across the bottom of the loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, eggs, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly using your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing, as this can make the meatloaf dense.
Carefully spoon the meat mixture into the loaf pan on top of the glaze, pressing it down gently to ensure it fills the pan evenly.
Place the loaf pan on a baking sheet to catch any drips, and bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Carefully invert the loaf pan onto a serving platter, allowing the glaze to become the topping. Slice and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.4 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.0 g | 65% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 167 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 848 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 80 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 442 mg | 9% | |
*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.
