Brown Sugar Meatloaf Recipe

This isn't your grandma's meatloaf! Our Brown Sugar Meatloaf recipe delivers a sweet and savory explosion of flavor, thanks to a secret ingredient: chili sauce or salsa! The brown sugar adds a delicious caramelized sweetness that's perfectly balanced by the zesty tang of the chili sauce or salsa. For a lighter twist, try our healthier version using Splenda brown sugar blend, skim milk, and egg beaters. This crowd-pleasing recipe, inspired by Allrecipes, is a guaranteed family favorite – and it's easier to make than you think!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 344.6 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.6 (179 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Brown Sugar Meatloaf

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How to Make Brown Sugar Meatloaf

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 5x9 inch loaf pan.
  3. Press 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan. Spread 1/4 cup of your choice of chili sauce or salsa evenly over the brown sugar.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly combine all remaining ingredients until well blended. Gently shape the mixture into a loaf.
  5. Place the meatloaf on top of the chili sauce/salsa layer in the prepared loaf pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 60-80 minutes, or until a meat thermometer inserted into the center registers 160°F (71°C) and the juices run clear.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

39 g

Sugar

91g

Fat

29g

Carbs

9g