Meatloaf from Good Eats

Elevate your dinner table with the timeless comfort of "Meatloaf from Good Eats." This classic recipe combines a perfectly balanced blend of ground beef and pork with soaked saltine crackers for an ultra-moist, tender texture. Infused with savory flavors from minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of parsley, this meatloaf stands out as the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Complete with a luscious glaze made from ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar that caramelizes beautifully in the oven, each slice is packed with bold, indulgent flavor. Simple to prepare in just 20 minutes and baked to perfection, this hearty dish is ideal for family dinners or meal prep. Serve it with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a comforting, home-cooked meal that everyone will love. Perfect for searches on "classic meatloaf recipe," "easy meatloaf with glaze," and "homemade comfort food dinner."

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground beef (80/20 blend)
• 1 pound Ground pork
• 15 pieces Saltine crackers
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 large Egg, beaten
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

In a small bowl, crumble the saltine crackers and soak them in the milk. Set aside to allow the crackers to fully absorb the milk.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork. Use your hands or a spoon to mix gently without overworking the meat.

Step 4

Add the soaked crackers and milk mixture, diced onion, minced garlic, beaten egg, 1/4 cup of ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the meat mixture.

Step 5

Mix all the ingredients together until evenly combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.

Step 6

Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Shape the meat mixture into a loaf form and place it into the pan or directly on the sheet.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining 3/4 cup of ketchup, Dijon mustard, and brown sugar to make the glaze.

Step 8

Spread the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf, making sure to cover it fully.

Step 9

Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).

Step 10

Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1696.9 grams (1696.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3306

Total Fat 207.00g	265%
Saturated Fat 76.50g	383%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 936mg	312%
Sodium 5507mg	239%
Total Carbohydrate 139.60g	51%
Dietary Fiber 3.80g	14%
Total Sugars 80.60g
Protein 213.10g	426%

Vitamin D 176IU	878%
Calcium 689mg	53%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 2421mg	52%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 17.1%