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Alabama Meat Loaf

Name: Alabama Meat Loaf
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 bacon slices; 4 cups soft breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 1 large green bell pepper, minced (about 1/2 cup); 1 pound ground pork; 2 tablespoons hot sauce; 1/3 cup ketchup; 2 pounds lean ground beef; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 1 small onion, minced (about 1/2 cup); 3/4 cup finely chopped smoked ham; 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

6 October 2026

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Total Time45 Mins

Serves12

Per Serving$1.93

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Alabama Meat Loaf requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This main course has 474 calories, 32g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. For $1.93 per serving, this recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 12.

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Method:

1
Stir together ground beef and next 11 ingredients in a large bowl just until combined. Shape mixture into 2 (9- x 4-inch) loaves; place in an aluminum foil-lined broiler pan.
2
Pour half of tomato sauce evenly over each loaf, and arrange 2 bacon slices over each loaf.
3
Bake at 350 for 1 hour.
4
Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
5
Mini Alabama Meat Loaves: Shape mixture into 12 (2- x 4-inch) loaves, and arrange on a rack in a foil-lined broiler pan.
6
Bake 40 to 45 minutes.
7
To make ahead: Omit tomato sauce and bacon. Wrap unbaked meat loaf in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in refrigerator overnight, unwrap, and proceed as directed.