The BEST Meatloaf with Stuffing (Takes Just 10 Minutes To Prep)

This meatloaf with stuffing is the ultimate comfort food. It combines perfectly cooked and seasoned ground beef with a savory stuffing mix and a sweet ketchup glaze. This is truly an all-in-one meal that is so, so easy to put together. In fact, all you need are 10 minutes of prep time to put it together, and then the oven does the rest!

The Best Meatloaf With Stuffing

There's just something so comforting about a giant traditional meatloaf for dinner, and this recipe for meatloaf with stuffing takes that to a whole other level of yumminess.

The combination of ground beef with a few simple seasonings, a hearty stuffing mix, and that sweet, rich ketchup glaze makes for a ridiculously flavorful meatloaf. Gah, just thinking about it makes me hungry!

Plus, in addition to it tasting incredible, it also couldn't be easier to make. All you have to do is a little mixing - which should only take you a few minutes - and then the rest of the work gets done in the oven.

By the way, while the Stove Top meatloaf is cooking, you'll have plenty of time to whip up a delicious side dish to pair with it. Some of my favorite sides to serve with this meatloaf with stuffing are these cheesy mashed potatoes, these sweet potato biscuits, this Martha White cornbread, or these turnip greens.

Ingredients

Another thing I love about this Stove Top stuffing meatloaf recipe is that the ingredient list is super simple. In fact, I'm willing to bet you already have most - if not all - of the ingredients you'll need to make it at home already.

Anyway, here's what you'll need to make this meatloaf with stuffing:

• 2 lb. Ground beef
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbsp mustard
• 1 ½ tsp onion powder
• 3 medium eggs
• 6 oz. Stuffing mix (I like to use Stove Top stuffing mix)
• ¾ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup light honey or maple syrup

Pretty simple stuff, right?

By the way, if you have these ingredients in your kitchen already, then you can easily make this Southern meatloaf recipe next! It's another one of my favorite meatloaf recipes to make.

Oh, and if you're grabbing a box of the Stove Top stuffing, pick up an extra one so you can make this chicken and stuffing casserole next.

Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions

Now, I always make this meatloaf with stuffing using the ingredients listed above, but there is plenty of wiggle room to put your own spin on it. With that said, I'll go over a few ways to change up the recipe.

Swap The Ground Beef

This recipe calls for ground beef, which is traditionally the type of meat used in a stuffing meatloaf, or really any meatloaf, and I usually go with lean ground beef. That said, you can easily swap the ground beef for ground turkey, ground chicken, or a combination of ground beef with either of those two. 

Experiment With Add Ons

If you want to add any additional flavor to your meatloaf, there are plenty of options. I usually just keep it simple and make savory herb stuffing, which adds a lot of flavor to this already delicious meatloaf. That said, you can also add additional seasoning right to the meatloaf mixture. Or you can add some bbq sauce - or tomato sauce - to the ketchup topping for a little different flavor.

How To Make Meatloaf With Stuffing

As I mentioned, this stuffing meatloaf recipe is as easy as it gets!

All you have to do is make the meatloaf mixture, mix-up the ketchup glaze ingredients, and combine the two in a loaf pan. Then, as I mentioned earlier, the oven will do the heavy lifting for you to cook this meatloaf to perfection.

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prep Work

First, begin by preheating the oven to 350°F (180°C), and then prepare your loaf pan by lining it with aluminum foil - or parchment paper - and coating it with nonstick cooking spray.

Then, in a large mixing bowl, you'll want to combine the ketchup with the honey, spices, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Give these ingredients a good mix with a fork or whisk until they combine, and give it a taste to see if the seasoning needs any adjusting.

If you like your ketchup glaze to be sweeter, you can add a little brown sugar to it to make that happen. I do this from time to time, and it's always a hit.

Step 2: Make The Meat Mixture

Once your ketchup mixture is fully combined, you'll want to take out a second large mixing bowl to make the meatloaf mixture.

So, to do that, you'll want to combine the ground beef, eggs, and Stove Top stuffing mix in the mixing bowl. And, if you need to, you can combine the ingredients with your hands. Then you can add ⅓ of the ketchup glaze and stir everything thoroughly to combine.

Step 3: Bake The Stuffing Meatloaf

Now that you've finished making the meat mixture, you can transfer it to your prepared loaf pan and cover it with the remaining ketchup glaze. You'll want to spread the glaze over the stuffing meatloaf evenly with a rubber spatula.

Now, after you've got the glaze added to it, you can bake your meatloaf for about 55 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F when checked with a meat thermometer.

Finally, to finish up, you'll want to allow the Stove Top meatloaf to cool slightly before serving. Then, when it's cool enough to handle, you can serve your Stove Top stuffing mix meatloaf warm with some mashed potatoes and green beans, and enjoy.

How To Store Meatloaf With Stuffing

This recipe for stuffing meatloaf makes 8 servings, which should be plenty to feed a big family. Also, since the recipe makes so many servings, there's a good chance you'll end up with leftover meatloaf.

Speaking of leftovers, if you are lucky enough to end up with some, you can store your leftover stuffing meatloaf in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Alternatively, if you want to keep the Stove Top stuffing mix meatloaf for even longer, you can store the cooled meatloaf in an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - and freeze it for up to 4 months.

How To Reheat Meatloaf With Stuffing

When you're ready to enjoy this meatloaf with stuffing again, you'll definitely want to reheat it first.

To reheat your meatloaf, I recommend transferring the leftovers back to the loaf pan - or a baking dish - and putting it in an oven set to 350°F for about 10-12 minutes - or until it's fully warmed.

You can also reheat the Stove top stuffing meatloaf in the toaster oven at the same temperature and for about the same time. Just check it every 5 minutes or so to see how it's coming along.

By the way, if you're planning on just reheating a serving or two of the yummy meatloaf, the microwave will do the trick. Just heat it in 30-second increments until it's hot.

FAQS About This Stuffing Meatloaf Recipe

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make meatloaf with stuffing mix!

Honestly, this is such an easy meatloaf recipe, and yet the results are so, so good.

I don't know if it's the savory stuffing mix or the sweet ketchup glaze that makes this moist meatloaf so good. I just know it's a family favorite, and we love making it during the chilly months, especially around the holidays!

Anyway, I hope you enjoy this Stove Top stuffing meatloaf as much as I/we do.

As always, if you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and let us know how it went!

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