🫶Cook With Me! Classic Meatloaf✨
👩🏽🍳Home Recipe🤤
For Meatloaf
•1lb ground beef
•1lb ground hot sausage
•1 cup breadcrumbs
•1/2 cup whole milk
•2 eggs beaten lightly
•2 jalapeños cubed (no seeds)
•1 tsp salt
•1 tsp black pepper
•1 tsp garlic powder
•Cooked chopped bacon
For Glaze
•1/2 cup ketchup
•1/2 cup bbq sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s)
•3 tbsp packed brown sugar
•1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
•3 tbsp hot sauce (Cholula Chili Garlic)
Instructions
•Preheat your oven to 350°F
•Cook chopped bacon and cubed jalapeños in oil then set aside.
•Lightly beat eggs.
•In a big mixing bowl, combine ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, jalapeños, bacon, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
•Transfer mixture to your loaf pan or shape it into a baking sheet.
•Put in oven for 45 minutes uncovered.
•While the meatloaf bakes, whisk together ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, Worcestershire, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
•After meatloaf timer goes off, pull out meatloaf, spread glaze over it.
•Bake another 15 minutes.
•Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
•ENJOY!!!
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Making meatloaf at home is a wonderful way to bring the family together around a hearty and flavorful meal. This recipe stands out by combining not just ground beef but also ground hot sausage, which adds an extra layer of spice and depth. The inclusion of cubed jalapeños without seeds brings a mild heat that complements the smoky bacon perfectly. What I love about this recipe is the glaze — it’s a vibrant mix of ketchup, BBQ sauce (Sweet Baby Ray’s adds a nice touch), brown sugar for sweetness, Worcestershire sauce for umami, and Cholula Chili Garlic hot sauce to tie it all together with a gentle kick. This blend creates a beautifully balanced sweet and spicy finish that caramelizes on the meatloaf during the last 15 minutes of baking. For best results, cook the bacon and jalapeños in oil beforehand to enhance their flavors before mixing everything in. Using whole milk and breadcrumbs ensures the loaf stays moist and tender. After baking, letting the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes is key — this helps seal in the juices and makes slicing easier. This meatloaf offers an inviting twist on the traditional dish, bringing in bold flavors without overwhelming the classic comfort food feel. It’s something I like to prepare for family dinners when I want a meal that's both satisfying and lively. Plus, it reheats well, so leftovers make for an easy next-day lunch. If you’re experimenting with meatloaf and enjoy a bit of spice and sweetness, give this recipe a try. It’s simple to follow, yet impressive in taste, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned home cooks looking to jazz up their dinner routine.