Easy & Juicy Meatloaf Recipes – Perfect for Dinner!

Meatloaf is a classic comfort food that’s hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. Here are a few delicious meatloaf recipes to try:

1. Classic Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined (do not overmix).
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients and spread half over the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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2. Bacon-Wrapped Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 6-8 slices bacon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it on a baking sheet.
5. Arrange the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, tucking the ends underneath.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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3. Turkey Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground turkey
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Glaze:

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Dijon mustard, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients and spread over the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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4. Italian-Style Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup marinara sauce
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Topping:

• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, garlic, egg, marinara sauce, Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
5. Spread marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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5. BBQ Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Glaze:

• 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes.
3. Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, barbecue sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased loaf pan or on a baking sheet.
5. In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients and spread half over the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 45 minutes, then spread the remaining glaze on top. Bake for another 15-20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

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Let me know if you’d like more variations or tips! 😊