Name: Sheet Pan Meatloaf
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 1 cup whole milk; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground sausage; 3/4 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar ((I do heaping tablespoons for a sweeter glaze)); 1 tablespoon yellow mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

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If you’re looking for a hearty meatloaf dinner that doesn’t leave your kitchen full of dirty dishes, and cooks in just 25 minutes, then you must try this Sheet Pan Meatloaf. This meatloaf recipe is spread out into a sheet pan instead of formed in a loaf pan like classic meatloaf, making it thinner, which means it cooks so much quicker. It’s incredibly convenient while still delivering a homemade meal that your family will love.

Do you want more sheet pan dinners? Be sure and also make my Sheet Pan Mini Meatloaf Recipe with potatoes and vegetables (a meal-in-one), Ground Beef Sheet Pan Quesadillas, Sheet Pan Cilantro Lime Chicken, and Sheet Pan Taco Pizza.

Sheet Pan Meatloaf (Sheet Pan Meal Recipe)

Sheet pan meatloaf is a faster-cooking version of traditional meatloaf that’s shaped directly onto a baking sheet (or sheet pan) instead of baked in a loaf pan. Because it’s thinner, it cooks more evenly and in less time.

My family loves meatloaf but not all of us love the thicker, bread-like slices of meatloaf that you get when you cook it in a loaf pan. This sheet pan meatloaf is a family favorite dinner recipe because it’s thinner and served as squares! And it cooks much faster because of it’s thinner size and shape.

This sheet pan recipe for meatloaf has the best flavor – it combines a two meat mixture of ground beef and ground sausage, seasonings and breadcrumbs, and then it’s topped with a simple tangy glaze. Perfect weeknight dinner when you need something with minimal dishes, easy cleanup, and a dinner that cooks within 30 minutes.

Top view of a the sheet pan meatloaf topped with a ketchup glaze

Why You’ll Love Sheet Pan Meatloaf

🍽 Easy to make with minimal dishes
🍽 Perfect for busy weeknights – only a 25 minute cook time!
🍽 Family-friendly and budget-friendly
🍽 Great for leftovers
🍽 Sheet pan dinners are always a hit!

A serving spatula holding a piece of the meatloaf on it

Ingredients Needed

Italian Breadcrumbs
Whole Milk
Large Eggs
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Kosher Salt & Black Pepper
Ground Beef
Ground Sausage : Sweet, mild, or spicy hot all work just fine.
Ketchup
Light Brown Sugar
Yellow Mustard
Worcestershire Sauce

How To Make This Easy Meatloaf Recipe (Printable Recipe Card)

Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a 12″x18″ sheet pan/baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine the Italian breadcrumbs, whole milk, eggs, garlic powder, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Let it stand for 5 minutes.

Crumble in the ground beef and ground sausage into the bowl. Gently mix together just until combined. Spread the meatloaf mix onto the prepared sheet pan in an even layer.

In a small bowl, stir together the ketchup, light brown sugar, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce until combined. Spread the sauce over the meatloaf in an even layer.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until a meat thermometer (poked into the middle of the meatloaf) reaches an internal temperature of 160°F.

Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes to set and cool slightly, and then cut into squares and enjoy!

How To Store Leftover Meatloaf

Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container, in the refrigerator, for up to 4-5 days.

To reheat, microwave leftovers for 45-60 seconds or until desired temperature is reached. You can also pan fry leftover meatloaf, in some olive oil or butter, for a browned exterior.

To freeze, once completely cooled to room temperature, wrap each meatloaf slice in a layer of plastic wrap, and then wrap again in a layer of aluminum foil. Place the wrapped pieces inside an airtight freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months. Let the meatloaf thaw in the refrigerator overnight, before reheating.

Serving Suggestions For Meatloaf

Roasted Potatoes : I usually always serve meatloaf with some sort of roasted potatoes. My family loves these Ranch Potatoes with red potatoes, these Parmesan Roasted Potatoes, or if you prefer sweet potatoes then try my Garlic Parmesan Roasted Sweet Potatoes.
Mashed Potatoes : Serving meatloaf is mashed potatoes is always a good idea! Try my Cream Cheese Mashed Potatoes or these amazing Boursin Cheese Mashed Potatoes.
Roasted Vegetables : Serve the meatloaf alongside your favorite roasted vegetables such as these Parmesan Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Oven Roasted Root Vegetables, or Oven Baked Cheesy Broccoli.
Casserole Side Dish : Meatloaf is classic comfort food so another good serving option is a comfort food classic – a casserole! Try these side dish casseroles like Cheesy Potato Bacon Casserole, Loaded Mashed Potato Casserole, Creamy Broccoli Casserole, No Mushroom Green Bean Casserole, or Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes.
Simple Side Salad
Green Beans

A fork with a bite of the meatloaf on it

Pro Tips From The Test Kitchen

To switch up the flavor you can use BBQ sauce instead of ketchup in the tangy glaze.
For the best flavor use an 85/15 or 90/10 ground beef for this recipe. I actually personally prefer using 93/7 ground beef because the ground sausage has more fat in it, so I feel like I don’t want the extra fat/grease from a fattier ground beef. With that said, use whatever ground beef you prefer.
Use a sweet ground sausage, mild ground sausage, or if you want some spice use a spicy or hot ground sausage. If you prefer not to use ground sausage, replace it with another pound of ground beef or a pound of fattier ground turkey (85/15). Ground sausage will give the meatloaf the most flavor!
To make it spicy add some sriracha or use spicy ketchup in the glaze recipe. Or to keep individual servings spicy, serve some hot sauce, sriracha, and/or crushed red pepper flakes on the side.

Sheet Pan Meatloaf Recipe (Glazed Meatloaf)