Juicy meatloaf topped with a sweet glaze and crisp potatoes make up this easy sheet pan meatloaf recipe. A dinner idea that is as easy to make as it is to clean up!
My family loves meatloaf for easy dinners! Other favorites include BBQ meatloaf, Instant Pot meatloaf and mashed potatoes, and mozzarella stuffed meatloaf!
Why I Love This Sheet Pan Meatloaf Dinner
- Taste and texture. Moist, flavorful, and never dry, with a delicious meatloaf sauce!
- Homestyle comfort food. The best homemade meatloaf recipe and potatoes baked together in one pan.
Tips and Variations
- Use fresh onion and garlic instead of powders. Sauté 1 cup chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves in a bit of olive oil before adding it to the meat.
- For heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Any meatloaf recipe works, we also love this Lipton Onion Soup meatloaf recipe!
- Turkey meatloaf is great if you want a leaner meatloaf.
- Pick another vegetable. Roasted sweet potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, or green beans can all be used in place of the potatoes.
- Combine different veggies: Just be sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Divide the meatloaf mixture into smaller portions and make a few mini meatloaves, similar to meatloaf muffins.
How to Make Sheet Pan Meatloaf
Grab a large bowl and combine all of the meatloaf ingredients. Mix until just combined. If you like fresh parsley in yours, go ahead and add it now. Be careful not to overmix, this is how dry meatloaf happens.
Transfer the mixture onto a foil-lined baking sheet and form it into a loaf. Pour the glaze over the top and sprinkle with black pepper. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 10 minutes. This gives it a head start, as the potatoes cook faster.
Season the potatoes and spread them onto the sheet pan in a single layer, surrounding the meatloaf. Keep them from touching the meat so they crisp up nicely.
Bake for another 40 minutes, tossing the potatoes halfway. Then, let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Salt the potatoes if desired, and add some chopped parsley.
You’ll love these other sheet pan dinners including sheet pan pork chops with potatoes and sheet pan sausage and veggies!
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Sheet Pan Meatloaf Recipe
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Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 2 pounds 80%-90% ground beef , or ground turkey or 1 pound ground pork and 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup beef broth , or milk
- 2 large eggs , whisked
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 Tablespoons ketchup
- 1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Glaze
- ⅔ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce , you could mix half and half
- 2-3 Tablespoons light brown sugar
Potatoes
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes , cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper
- fresh chopped parsley , for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the beef, breadcrumbs, broth, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder until just combined. Add in some fresh parsley if desired. Don't overmix or the meat won't be as tender.
- Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and/or BBQ sauce and brown sugar. Pour over the top of the meatloaf. Add pepper on top, if desired.
- Bake 10 minutes. Use a paper towel to absorb any juices on pan after.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss the olive oil, potatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Spread the potatoes onto the sheet pan, surrounding the meatloaf, but not touching it.
- Bake another 40 minutes (tossing potatoes half way), or until potatoes are tender and the meatloaf is 160°F in the center. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Season potatoes with salt if needed. Add chopped fresh parsley on top if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Recipe FAQs
Yes! It is another reason I love this easy sheet pan meatloaf is because it can be made ahead of time and kept frozen until you’re ready to serve it.
Combine the meat mixture in a bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and then keep it in the fridge overnight. You can also mix the glaze and keep it in a separate container. When you’re ready to bake, shape the loaf, smother it with glaze, and away it goes into the oven.
Leftover meatloaf is so good, and will keep when wrapped in aluminum foil or kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator 3-5 days.
To freeze it before cooking, press it into a loaf pan and cover it tightly with saran wrap to avoid freezer burn. You can also form it without a pan. Keep frozen for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight when you’re ready to bake. Do not freeze the potatoes.
Categorized as: American, Beef, Dairy-Free, Dinner, Gluten-Free, Meal Prep, Nut-Free, Sheet Pan, Sheet Pan
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
Delicious! Family loved it! I made a half sized meat loaf but the full recipe of potatoes. I will be making it again. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
So glad your family enjoyed the sheet pan meatloaf!
Could you do this in a crockpot? Too hot in Texas to turn on the oven☀️🔥☀️🔥
I haven’t tried doing it in the crockpot with the potatoes, but you could try my crockpot meatloaf recipe here: https://www.iheartnaptime.net/crockpot-turkey-meatloaf/
I loved how simple this was to make! And on top of that it was delicious. Cannot wait to make this again!
Yeah! Thanks for the review!
Not only do I love this easy recipe, but so does my family. It’s a win-win! Thanks for your simple yet tasty dinners!
Yeah! Thanks for the review!
Love how this is a one sheet meal, perfect for busy nights!
So glad you enjoyed it!