Maple Glazed Venison Meatloaf with Cheesy Cracker Crumbs
Maple Glazed Venison Meatloaf with Cheesy Cracker Crumbs
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 1/2 pounds ground venison
- 1 1/2 cups cheesy crackers, finely crushed (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if forming a free-form loaf.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison, crushed cheesy crackers, diced yellow onion, beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and gently press to form an even loaf, or shape it into a loaf on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 5
While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the maple glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the maple glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Return the glazed meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for another 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the glaze is slightly caramelized. If using a free-form loaf, you may notice some fat rendering; this is normal.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Slice and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 3 min
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Maple Glazed Venison Meatloaf with Cheesy Cracker Crumbs
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 1 1/2 pounds ground venison
- 1 1/2 cups cheesy crackers, finely crushed (about 4 ounces)
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Maple Glaze
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper if forming a free-form loaf.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground venison, crushed cheesy crackers, diced yellow onion, beaten egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the meatloaf tough.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and gently press to form an even loaf, or shape it into a loaf on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 5
While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the maple glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
After 30 minutes of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the maple glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Return the glazed meatloaf to the oven and continue baking for another 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F and the glaze is slightly caramelized. If using a free-form loaf, you may notice some fat rendering; this is normal.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Once cooked, remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, ensuring a moist and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Slice and serve warm with your favorite side dishes.
⏱️ 3 min