Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf

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Using stovetop stuffing makes meatloaf incredibly savory and the chunks of dried bread create a kind of a tiny mosaic in each slice. With a perfectly thick, sticky and sweet topping this meatloaf is an awesome easy dinner option to whip up any day of the week.

Sliced Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf on a platter
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Stand Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • cooking spray

  • 1 1/2 pounds 80/20 ground beef

  • 1 (6 ounce) box chicken stuffing (such as Stovetop)

  • 1/2 cup water

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning

  • 1 cup ketchup, divided

  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8- x 4-inch loaf pan with a double layer of aluminum foil, leaving a 3-inch overhang on the long sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray and place on a baking sheet.

    Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf ingredients on a counter

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  2. Using your hands, mix beef, stuffing mix, water, egg, salt, poultry seasoning, and 1/2 cup of the ketchup in a large bowl until evenly combined without overmixing.

    Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf meat mixture in a glass bowl

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  3. Press into the prepared loaf pan on the baking sheet.

    Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf meat mixture in a loaf pan with aluminum foil on a baking sheet and cooling rack

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  4. Bake in the preheated oven until top is browned and the sides are bubbly, about 35 minutes.

    Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf meat mixture in a loaf pan with aluminum foil on a baking sheet and cooling rack

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  5. While meatloaf bakes, whisk together brown sugar and remaining 1/2 cup ketchup in a small bowl until smooth. Remove meatloaf from the oven and spread ketchup mixture evenly over the top.

    Ketchup sauce on top of the Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf in a loaf pan on a baking sheet and cooling rack

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  6. Return to the oven and continue baking at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of meatloaf registers 160 degrees F (71 degrees C), 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

    Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf in a loaf pan with aluminum foil on a baking sheet and cooling rack

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  7. Remove meatloaf from loaf pan using foil overhang as handles, and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into 8 slices.

    Sliced Stovetop Stuffing Meatloaf on a cutting board with a knife

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

270 Calories
11g Fat
15g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 270
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 113mg 38%
Sodium 665mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 3mg 19%
Potassium 509mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.