Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze
Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze is tender and juicy, with herby chicken stuffing adding seasoned depth and soft texture throughout. A glossy ketchup-brown sugar topping bakes into a sweet-tangy crust that complements the rich 80/20 beef. Serve this cozy, weeknight-friendly loaf for Dinner alongside mashed potatoes or green beans when you’re craving classic comfort.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 40 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 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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- 4
- Heart Health
- 16
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 33
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, leaving a 3-inch overhang on the long sides. Lightly coat the foil with cooking spray and set the pan on a baking sheet.
- 2
Using your hands, mix the beef, stuffing mix, water, egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and 1/2 cup of the ketchup in a large bowl until evenly combined, taking care not to overmix.
- 3
Press the mixture into the prepared loaf pan on the baking sheet.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is browned and the sides are bubbly, about 35 minutes.
- 5
While the meatloaf bakes, whisk together the brown sugar and the remaining 1/2 cup ketchup in a small bowl until smooth. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and spread the ketchup mixture evenly over the top.
- 6
Return to the oven and continue baking at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- 7
Lift the meatloaf out of the pan using the foil overhang as handles and transfer it to a cutting board. Cut into 8 slices.
- Calories 367.65 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 17.98 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 28.98 g 11%
- Total Fat 18.95 g High 24%
- Saturated Fat 7.23 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 90.1 mg High 30%
- Sodium 661.5 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 11.59 g --
- Added Sugars 8.63 g Moderate 17%
- Calcium 27.04 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.71 mg Moderate 15%
- Potassium 46.73 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 42.82 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 1.48 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Sugar, Chicken Stuffing Mix, Cooking Spray, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 367.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Sugar, Chicken Stuffing Mix, Cooking Spray, Eggs, Ground Beef. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 367.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze healthy?
- Boxed Stuffing Mix Meatloaf with Ketchup Glaze has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 367.65 calories and 17.98 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 661.5 mg (29% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.23 g (36% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 8.63 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, 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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