Home-Style Glazed Meat Loaf
Grated carrots and cheese add a hint of color and good taste to this nourishing, homey loaf. And my family always looks forward to meatloaf sandwiches the next day! —Sandy Etelamaki, Ishpeming, Michigan
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2/3 cup whole milk
- 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Reviews
Can't say enough about this meatloaf! Great flavor, moist and delicious! This will definitely be my go-to meatloaf from now on. I used Ritz crackers instead of Saltines and omitted the garlic powder - just a personal preference. I did add a bit of ketchup to the meatloaf mixture, in addition to the ketchup in the glaze. I baked the meatloaf with the glaze on it for about an hour and 15 minutes. Came out perfectly and we loved how the glaze carmelized on top. This one's definitely a winner!
Great Meat Loaf. Made exactly by the recipe instructions. Loved the sauce on top.
Excellent meatloaf. Moist, sweet and tangy.
Finally - a meatloaf my husband and children will eat! It's so delicious and moist. I halved the recipe and it still makes plenty. Thanks so much!
This is a delicious meatloaf. I made 1/2 the recipe for a smaller loaf and it was perfect. I had no problems with it falling apart like others mentioned.
Fast and easy to make. Great finished result, and the glaze on top adds the perfect finishing touch.
My teenage kids ask for it by name.... Need I say more?
I've been trying to find a meatloaf recipe for thirty years the hubby will like..."too stiff...too spicy...falls apart too much..too bland...." This one was a winner! I halved the recipe, but did the full sauce amount. Also, I substituted the saltines for Ritz crackers, as that is all I had on hand. I grated the carrots, but not fine, and I think it gave more texture. As someone else said, it goes great with green beans. I didn't experience falling apart. I will definitely be making this one again!
The best meatloaf ever!! My whole family loves it!!
This is an excellant tasting meatloaf. This is my daughter's favorite recipe to use when she makes meatloaf. My daughter always doubles the glaze ingredients, where as I just prepare a batch and a half of the glaze. I only add 28 saltine crackers, and prefer to just add a 1/2 cup of shredded carrots to the meatloaf mix. This recipe definitely deserves more than 5 stars, as that's how good it is!!