HOME-STYLE GLAZED MEAT LOAF

Home-Style Glazed Meat Loaf image

Grated carrots and cheese add a hint of color to this down-home classic. If there are leftovers, we use them in meat loaf sandwiches the next day! -Sandy Etelamaki, Ishpeming, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 large eggs, beaten
2/3 cup 2% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup crushed saltines (about 30 crackers)
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cheese, saltines, carrots, onion, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. , For glaze, in a small saucepan, bring the brown sugar, ketchup and mustard to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until heated through. Spoon over meat loaf. , Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. If desired, top with minced fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 494mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.