Description
This Maple Bacon Thanksgiving Meatloaf is a refined comfort dish that combines the savory flavors of bacon with the sweetness of maple syrup, perfect for your holiday table.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp sage
1/4 cup ketchup
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, milk, maple syrup, bacon, onion, garlic, egg, salt, pepper, thyme, and sage.
3. Mix until well combined.
4. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
5. Spread ketchup over the top of the meatloaf.
6. Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For an extra touch, drizzle more maple syrup over the meatloaf before serving. This dish pairs beautifully with mashed potatoes and green beans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Seasonal & Holiday Comfort
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg