Very Merry Meatloaf

Transform your leftover cranberry sauce into something truly special with this simple meatloaf recipe, reminiscent of the beloved dishes grandma used to make. It's tender and juicy, elevated by a delightful cranberry glaze instead of the usual tomato sauce topping!

Tara

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Equipment

Standard loaf pan-8.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 inches

Ingredients

MeatLoaf Ingredients:

2 lbs ground beef
2 eggs
1 envelope dry onion soup mix
½ shredded parmesan cheese
¼ dried cranberries
1 Tbsp dried Italian seasoning

Sauce Ingredients:

14 oz can of whole berry Cranberry sauce
2 Tbsp ketchup
3 Tbsp beef broth
1-2 Tbsp brown sugar

Instructions

Set oven to 350° F. Line a standard loaf pan (8.5 x 4.5 x 2.6 inches) with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
Place all of the meatloaf ingredients into a large mixing bowl and using your hands, mix ingredients together with your hands. Mold the meatloaf into the standard loaf pan. Cook for 60-70 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 155°F.
While meat loaf is cooking, make the sauce. In a medium sized mixing bowl combine the sauce ingredients and stir together with a spoon. Set aside.
Once the meatloaf is done cooking, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Drain any excess fat liquid, if desired.
While the meatloaf is resting, put the sauce into a small pot and heat the sauce on low setting until warmed.
Remove the meatloaf from the loaf pan and place it on a platter. Top with warm sauce. Slice the meatloaf and serve with one of our side dishes!
*Caution: Use oven mitts when removing the meat loaf. The oven and loaf pan will be hot!

Notes

Substitute bread crumbs for parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.