Honey Crisp Apple Meatloaf & Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze by Xena’s Kitchen

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Ground chicken, apples, savory herb stuffing, and a two-part apple herb glaze come together in this chicken meatloaf. The apples, onion, and celery are cooked until soft before they are added to the chicken, keeping the preparation organized from the start.

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Diced onion, celery, and potatoes being poured from a cutting board into a hot skillet.

Ingredients You'll Need

This meatloaf uses ground chicken with beaten eggs, apples, onion, celery, and savory herb stuffing that is soaked in water before mixing. Ground sage, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper are included with the chicken.

The glaze combines ketchup, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and a small pinch of cinnamon or allspice. Half goes on the meatloaf before cooking, with the remaining half added halfway through.

Raw ground meat in a mixing bowl with beaten eggs and a dusting of spices.

How To Make It

Soak savory herb dressing/stuffing mix first for 10 min. Sauté your apples, onions & celery until soft- let cool.

Mix apples, onions, celery, stuffing mix, seasonings, & eggs into the ground chicken. Don't Overmix.

Raw ground meat in a bowl with beaten egg, chopped vegetables, and a mound of seasoning.

Glaze- mix all together & top the meatloaf with half. Then halfway through cooking add the other half.

A glass baking dish containing a large portion of savory stuffing surrounded by Brussels sprouts and carrot sticks.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should the savory herb stuffing mix soak?

Soak the savory herb stuffing mix in water for 10 minutes before using it.

How should the apples, onion, and celery be prepared?

Cut the peeled and cored apples into small chunks, chop the onion, and chop the celery into small chunks. Saute them until soft, then let them cool.

What goes into the ground chicken mixture?

Mix the apples, onions, celery, soaked stuffing mix, seasonings, and beaten eggs into the ground chicken.

Should I mix the meatloaf mixture thoroughly?

No. The recipe specifically says not to overmix.

When should the glaze be added?

Mix the glaze ingredients together and top the meatloaf with half before cooking. Add the other half halfway through cooking.

Wrapping Up

This chicken meatloaf keeps the apple, herb, and glaze components in their own clear stages from soaking through the halfway glaze addition.

Recipe created by Xena’s Kitchen for Trust Me Try It.

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