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Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf Recipe Easy Comfort Food with Roasted Garlic Mash

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A comforting meatloaf with a sticky-sweet brown sugar glaze paired with creamy roasted garlic mashed potatoes, perfect for cozy dinners and easy weeknight meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend)
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or panko)
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free)
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar (light or dark)
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 whole head garlic
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (or vegan butter alternative)
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream or whole milk (or dairy-free substitute)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30-35 minutes until soft. Set aside to cool.
  2. Place peeled and chopped Yukon Gold potatoes in a large pot with cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, eggs, milk, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  4. Transfer mixture to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet. In a small bowl, whisk brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar to make the glaze. Spread half the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
  5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, spread remaining glaze on top, and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
  6. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of skins and mash into potatoes with butter and cream. Season with salt and pepper. Mash until creamy but slightly textured if desired.
  7. Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices with a generous scoop of roasted garlic mash.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to avoid a dense loaf. Use breadcrumbs to keep the meatloaf tender. Balance the glaze sweetness with ketchup, mustard, and vinegar. Roast garlic for a mellow flavor in the mash. Let meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices. You can prepare the meatloaf a day ahead for deeper flavor. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and freeze up to 3 months.

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Keywords: meatloaf, brown sugar glaze, roasted garlic mash, comfort food, easy dinner, hearty meal

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