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Hawaiian Meatloaf

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So I have a new item on my stockpile list: crushed pineapple. That way, I can make this any time I want. Because I will be making it often. Being a food blogger, I’m always trying out new recipes and mix-n-match concepts with the food that I have on hand and what’s on sale at the grocery store. We have a very small “regular rotation” of recipes because of this…but this meatloaf is being added to the regular rotation. I’m so glad that I doubled this recipe…I doubled it so that I could make a regular loaf pan of meatloaf, and muffin tin meatloaves as well.

Huge. Huge. Huge hit!

The leftovers went into the freezer and made for quick and easy lunches. Below you’ll find the doubled recipe…cut it all in half if you just wish to make 1 meal’s worth. (But I highly recommend making extra to freeze!)

(Note: I tagged this recipe as Gluten Free…just sub the regular bread crumbs for gluten free bread crumbs.)

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Hawaiian Meatloaf

The crushed pineapple adds the perfect twist to this meatloaf!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 15 minutes
Muffin Tins35 minutes
Servings - 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 lbs ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 20 oz can crushed pineapple drained well (reserve the juice)
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup pineapple juice
  • 2/3 cup ketchup
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • Side dishes suggestions: green beans or corn or fries or mashed potatoes, or baked beans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, drained crushed pineapple, bread crumbs, salt and pepper.
  • Add half of the mixture to a 9×5 loaf pan, and the other half divided into 12 muffin tins. (Or put the other half into another 9×5 loaf pan.)
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour (for loaf pan) or 20 minutes (for muffin tins).
  • Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup of the reserved pineapple juice with the ketchup and brown sugar. For loaf pan: after 1 hour of cooking, pour the sauce over the top of the meatloaf and bake for another 10-15 minutes. For muffin tins: after 20 minutes, pour the sauce over the top of each cup and bake for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked.
  • Prepare preferred side dishes.
  • Serve Hawaiian Meatloaf with sides.
  • To Freeze: Let come to room temperature, slice into meal size slices, and then place into plastic freezer baggie and place flat into the freezer. Reheat in the microwave when wish to serve again.