Homemade Meatloaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 medium onion (minced)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 10 saltines (finely crushed)
• 2 pieces day old bread
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 4 slices bacon (minced)
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Meatloaf: ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Put bread slices in a bowl and cover with the half & half.

4. 4

   Place all remaining meatloaf ingredients in a bowl.

5. 5

   Remove the middle from the half & half soaked bread pieces and combine with remaining meatloaf ingredients.

6. 6

   Mix all ingredients (being careful not to over mix) and place in a greased bread pan. *I use non-stick spray to grease the pan.

7. 7

   Brush half the ketchup glaze over the top of the meatloaf.

8. 8

   Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the oven for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Remove the foil for the last 15 minutes of cooking to allow the edges to brown.

9. 9

   Remove and let rest for 10 minutes to let juices redistribute.

10. 10

    Slice the meatloaf and serve with the reserved ketchup glaze.

11. 11

    --- Ketchup Glaze: ---

12. 12

    Add the ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and Tabasco sauce to a small saucepan.

13. 13

    Heat over medium-low heat and stir until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.