Description

Say goodbye to bland, dry meatloaf and hello to bold, juicy flavor wrapped in a sweet-spicy glaze. This beef-and-sausage beauty bakes right alongside tender potatoes, soaking up every drop of savory goodness. Inspired by Beau’s sassy Grandma Edna and perfected through dozens of delicious test runs, it’s your new comfort food MVP. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight or a chilly Sunday feast, this is the kind of dish that makes you hum while cooking—and maybe tear up when you taste it.

Ingredients

Scale

Meatloaf & Potatoes:

3 large baking potatoes, peeled & quartered
2 large eggs
1 large onion, chopped
8 oz can tomato sauce
¾ cup crushed saltines (or almond flour)
½ cup ketchup (for the mix)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp each seasoned salt & pepper
3 lbs ground beef (80/20)
1 lb spicy pork sausage

Zesty Sweet Glaze:

⅓ cup brown sugar
1½ tsp ground mustard
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 cup ketchup (for glaze)

Instructions

Preheat Oven: 350°F. Line a 9×13″ dish with foil. Arrange potato wedges around edges.
Mix Wet Base: In a large bowl, combine eggs, onion, tomato sauce, ½ cup ketchup, garlic, Worcestershire, salt, and pepper.
Form Meatloaf: Add beef and sausage. Mix gently (no overworking!). Shape into a loaf in the center of the pan.
Make Glaze: Whisk glaze ingredients. Brush half over the loaf. Tent with foil.
Bake Covered: 1 hour. Uncover, brush with remaining glaze, and bake 30–40 mins more, until internal temp hits 160°F.
Rest & Serve: Let rest 10 mins before slicing. Serve with potatoes and any extra glaze from the pan.

Notes

Add cheddar to the mix for cheesy love
Spice it up with jalapeño + smoked paprika
Try sweet potatoes or sautéed mushrooms
Freeze slices wrapped in parchment for quick meals
Reheat with broth in a skillet for max juiciness

Nutrition

Calories: 420 Cal
Sugar: 10g
Fat: 26g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 28g