Alabama Meatloaf Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Alabama Meatloaf recipe puts a unique spin on a classic comfort food. The unexpected combination of sweet brown sugar and fiery hot sauce, along with the addition of savory deli ham and ground pork to the beef, creates a juicy and incredibly flavorful meatloaf unlike any you've ever tasted. Rediscover meatloaf with this easy-to-follow recipe – it's guaranteed to become a family favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 471.8 kcal
Protein 68g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Alabama Meatloaf

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How to Make Alabama Meatloaf

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1.5 lbs ground beef, 0.5 lbs ground pork, 4 oz deli ham (diced), 1 medium onion (chopped), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp hot sauce (your favorite kind!), 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into two equal-sized loaves.
  4. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil.
  5. Place the meatloaves in the prepared pan.
  6. Pour 1 cup of tomato sauce evenly over each loaf.
  7. Top each loaf with 2 slices of bacon.
  8. Bake for 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  9. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

63g

Fat

45g

Carbs

9g