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Very Merry Meatloaf with Cranberry Glaze

Very Merry Meatloaf
This Very Merry Meatloaf turns everyday ground beef into a cozy dinner with a little holiday flair. Dried cranberries and Parmesan add flavor, while a warm cranberry glaze adds a sweet, tangy finish. A delicious way to use leftover cranberry sauce!
Tara
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 8

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

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8½-by-4½-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil and lightly coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add the ground beef, eggs, dry onion soup mix, Parmesan, dried cranberries and Italian seasoning to a large mixing bowl. Gently combine the ingredients with clean hands just until evenly mixed. Avoid overworking the meat, which can make the finished meatloaf dense.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and gently shape it into an even loaf.
  • Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center of the meatloaf reaches 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • While the meatloaf bakes, combine the cranberry sauce, ketchup, beef broth and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Stir until evenly mixed and set aside.
  • Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest in the pan for 5–10 minutes. Carefully drain any excess fat or liquid.
  • While the meatloaf rests, transfer the cranberry mixture to a small saucepan. Warm it over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  • Carefully transfer the meatloaf to a serving platter. Spoon the warm cranberry glaze over the top, slice and serve with your favorite side dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 111IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg

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

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