Cornbread Meatloaf

Transform comfort food into a Southern-inspired masterpiece with this Cornbread Meatloaf recipe. Combining the juicy richness of ground beef and pork with the rustic charm of cornbread crumbs, this dish is a delicious twist on a classic favorite. Aromatic garlic, tender onions, and earthy thyme infuse every bite with savory goodness, while a sticky-sweet glaze made from ketchup and brown sugar takes the flavor profile over the top. Perfectly balanced and baked to perfection, this hearty meatloaf is easy to prepare and pairs wonderfully with creamy mashed potatoes, crisp green beans, or a fresh side salad. Ready in just over an hour, it’s the ultimate weeknight or weekend dinner solution for your family to enjoy again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Ground beef
• 0.5 pounds Ground pork
• 1 cup Cornbread crumbs
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 0.5 cup Milk
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Additional ketchup (for glaze)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a standard loaf pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, and cornbread crumbs.

Step 3

Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, beaten eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

Step 4

Using clean hands or a large spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined but do not overmix.

Step 5

Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it down gently to form an even loaf shape.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and additional ketchup to create the glaze. Spread this glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Step 7

Place the loaf pan in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 160°F (71°C) when measured with a meat thermometer.

Step 8

Once baked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Step 9

Serve warm alongside your favorite mashed potatoes, green beans, or a side salad for a comforting, satisfying meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1693.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3650.5

Total Fat 204.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 1066.8mg	0%
Sodium 5966.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 247.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.8g	0%
Total Sugars 79.4g
Protein 206.7g	0%

Vitamin D 133.7IU	0%
Calcium 568.3mg	0%
Iron 20.8mg	0%
Potassium 2785.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 22.6%

Carbs: 27.1%