30 Minute Meatloaf
Ingredients
- 17 Saltine crackers , crushed fine (about 2/3 cup) ⓘ
- 1/4 cup milk ⓘ
- 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ⓘ
- 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves ⓘ
- 1 - 1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard ⓘ
- 1 large egg ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon onion powder ⓘ
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder ⓘ
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper ⓘ
- 1 1/2 pound meatloaf mix ⓘ
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil ⓘ
- 1/2 cup ketchup ⓘ
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar ⓘ
- 4 teaspoons cider vinegar ⓘ
Instructions
- 1. For the meatloaves: Adjust oven rack to middle position, place broiler pan with slotted top on oven rack, and heat oven to 500 degrees.
- 2. Mix cracker crumbs, milk, Worcestershire, parsley, mustard, egg, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in large bowl. Add meat and mix with hands until evenly combined. Form into 4 tightly packed loaves, each measuring 4 by 3 inches.
- 3. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Cook loaves until well browned on top and bottom, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4. For the glaze: While meat is browning, combine ketchup, brown sugar, and vinegar in bowl.
- 5. To finish: Carefully transfer loaves to slotted broiler-pan top and spoon 1 tablespoon glaze over each loaf. Bake until thermometer inserted in middle of loaf registers 160 degrees, 7 to 9 minutes. Let loaves rest on broiler pan for 3 minutes. Serve, passing remaining glaze separately.
- Make Ahead The loaves can be formed, wrapped with plastic, and refrigerated overnight. Let the loaves sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before proceeding with step 3.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
968
kcal
48% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).