cheese meatloaf with brown sugar glaze

Recipe by
Diane Audette
Naugatuck, CT

I thought I would put a different spin to Meatloaf by adding chopped green chilies to the recipe and finishing with a brown sugar and ketchup glaze. We had it for dinner tonight with garlic mashed potatoes and peas. It must have been good! Everyone had seconds!

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For cheese meatloaf with brown sugar glaze

  • 2 lb
    ground sirloin
  • 1 sm
    onion, chopped
  • 1 sm
    4 oz can chopped green chilies
  • 1 1/2 c
    bread crumbs, dry
  • 2 lg
    eggs
  • 1 1/2 c
    shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 1 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 3/4 c
    ketchup

How To Make cheese meatloaf with brown sugar glaze

  • 1
    In a large bowl, mix meat together with all ingredients. Except for ketchup and brown sugar. Add salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste. Mix well. In a separate bowl, microwave the ketchup and brown sugar. Stir together before microwaving, then microwave on high for one minute. Stir well. Set aside.
  • 2
    Set oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray.
  • 3
    Shape the meat mixture into a loaf. Place in pan and bake 60-70 minutes. About 30 minutes before it's done, generously coat with glaze mixture. Bake for 30 minutes then remove from oven. Let it rest 10 minutes before serving.
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