Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf
Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf delivers a tender, juicy slice with a caramelized sweet-tangy crust and a smoky bacon finish. Dijon and Worcestershire add depth while onion and garlic round out the savory balance, making it comforting yet bold. Serve it for a relaxed weeknight dinner or a casual weekend meal, with leftovers perfect for hearty sandwiches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 46 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 23
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- 2
Spread ketchup over the bottom of the loaf pan, then sprinkle brown sugar over the ketchup.
- 3
In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, crackers, eggs, onion, garlic, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the prepared pan. Arrange the bacon strips on top in a lattice or another pattern.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the juices run clear and the bacon is cooked, about 1 hour. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf should register at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
- Calories 451.56 kcal High 23%
- Protein 21.01 g Good Source 42%
- Carbohydrate 39.74 g 14%
- Total Fat 21.54 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 8.05 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 123.17 mg High 41%
- Sodium 479.33 mg High 21%
- Dietary Fiber 0.48 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 16.48 g --
- Added Sugars 3.57 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 80.43 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.84 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 123.12 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 31.3 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 8.7 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Brown Sugar Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, and Dijon Mustard. Each serving provides about 451.56 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Brown Sugar, Cooking Spray, Dijon Mustard, Eggs. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 451.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf healthy?
- Brown Sugar–Ketchup Glazed Bacon Meatloaf has an easyChef Pro health score of 30/100. Per serving, it provides 451.56 calories and 21.01 g of protein, or 42% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 479.33 mg (21% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 8.05 g (40% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.57 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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