Best Meatloaf in the Whole Wide World!

Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Best Meatloaf in the Whole Wide World!
65 min.
8
252kcal

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Welcome to the ultimate comfort food experience with our "Best Meatloaf in the Whole Wide World!" This delightful dish is not only a classic favorite but also a dairy-free option that everyone can enjoy. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner, this meatloaf is packed with flavor and sure to impress your guests.

Imagine sinking your teeth into a tender, juicy meatloaf that combines the savory goodness of ground beef with the smoky richness of bacon bits and the sweetness of brown sugar. The addition of crushed pineapple adds a unique twist, balancing the flavors beautifully and keeping the meatloaf moist. Topped with a tangy ketchup glaze, this dish is a feast for the senses.

Ready in just 65 minutes, this recipe serves eight, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or feeding a crowd. With only 252 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Whether you're serving it for lunch, dinner, or as a main course, this meatloaf is versatile enough to pair with your favorite sides, from mashed potatoes to a fresh garden salad.

Join us in creating a dish that will become a staple in your home, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table. Get ready to savor every bite of this delicious meatloaf that truly lives up to its name!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup bacon bits 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar 
  • 0.3 cup breadcrumbs dry
  •  eggs beaten
  • 0.5 clove garlic minced
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.3 cup catsup 
  • 0.3  onion minced
  • 0.3 cup pineapple crushed drained
  • 0.3 cup saltines crushed
  • dashes worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • loaf pan
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Stir ketchup, brown sugar, bacon bits, pineapple, and 1 dash Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl; reserve.
  2. Combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, saltines, egg, garlic, onion, and 2 dashes of Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl; mix well. Pat meat mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  3. Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven; pour reserved pineapple mixture over loaf. Return to the oven; bake until no longer pink in the center, about an additional 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts

Calories252kcal
Protein21.74%
Fat50.76%
Carbs27.5%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.13
Glycemic Load
0.09
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
7.7760870042055%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.17mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.79mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:252.06kcal
12.6%
Fat:14.17g
21.8%
Saturated Fat:4.9g
30.64%
Carbohydrates:17.27g
5.76%
Net Carbohydrates:16.11g
5.86%
Sugar:10.28g
11.43%
Cholesterol:60.72mg
20.24%
Sodium:318.07mg
13.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:13.65g
27.3%
Vitamin B12:1.36µg
22.75%
Zinc:2.68mg
17.85%
Selenium:12.04µg
17.2%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.31%
Phosphorus:129.14mg
12.91%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.75%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.3%
Iron:1.66mg
9.24%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.65%
Potassium:235.52mg
6.73%
Vitamin E:0.98mg
6.51%
Folate:24.5µg
6.13%
Magnesium:22.73mg
5.68%
Copper:0.11mg
5.6%
Fiber:1.16g
4.62%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.17%
Manganese:0.08mg
3.92%
Calcium:37.13mg
3.71%
Vitamin K:2.19µg
2.08%
Vitamin C:1.59mg
1.93%
Vitamin A:85IU
1.7%
Vitamin D:0.17µg
1.11%
Source:Allrecipes