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!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard loaf pan with the vegetable oil.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and mustard to make the glaze. Set aside.

Step 3

Spread the prepared glaze evenly across the bottom of the loaf pan.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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).

Step 7

Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Step 8

Carefully invert the loaf pan onto a serving platter, allowing the glaze to become the topping. Slice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1520.9 grams (1520.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3076

Total Fat 190.30g	244%
Saturated Fat 72.10g	360%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.90g
Cholesterol 1039mg	346%
Sodium 6633mg	288%
Total Carbohydrate 149.70g	54%
Dietary Fiber 6.50g	23%
Total Sugars 57.50g
Protein 206.70g	413%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 462mg	36%
Iron 21mg	117%
Potassium 2269mg	48%

*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: 54.6%

Protein: 26.3%

Carbs: 19.1%