Meatloaf Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 64

Name: Meatloaf Topping - Master Cookbook Recipe # 64
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Yield: 1 cup
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ketchup; 3 Tbsp light brown sugar; 1/2 tsp onion powder

This simple, three-ingredient glaze is the perfect finishing touch for a classic Southern meatloaf. It’s sweet, tangy, and thickens beautifully in the oven to create that signature sticky topping everyone loves.

This is recipe #64 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 2 minTotal time: 2 min

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Ingredients

3/4 cup ketchup
3 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp onion powder

Instructions

Whisk: In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, light brown sugar, and onion powder. Whisk well until the sugar is fully incorporated and the sauce is smooth.
Apply to Meatloaf: Spread the mixture evenly over the top of your meatloaf during the last 15 minutes of baking. This allows the topping to set and caramelize without burning.
Alternative Use: This sauce is also delicious on hamburger steaks or as a topping for grilled hamburgers!
Heating (Optional): If you are using this as a sauce for something other than a baked meatloaf, place it in a microwave-safe bowl, cover, and microwave for 1 minute before serving to meld the flavors.

Notes

Tip: If you like a little extra "zing," you can add a tiny dash of Worcestershire sauce or a pinch of mustard powder to the mix, but it’s perfectly delicious just as it is!