I love a good keto meatloaf recipe! It’s packed with flavor and super easy to make. The best part is you whip this up in the morning or the night before and just pop it in the oven when you get home. And then while it cooks for the next 50-60 minutes, you can unwind or catch up on other things. It fills the house with amazing smells and gives you something to look forward to!
How to Cook This Keto Meatloaf Recipe
Basically, you can’t screw it up! Some people say to mix it gently; others say to pack it down. Others say to form it on a sheet; others say to use a bread pan. Seriously, the only way you can go wrong is if you overcook it. It’s a beautiful thing. Keto meatloaf is EASY!
I followed the recommendations (and adapted my recipe) from Healthy Recipes Blogs with most of what I did. I like how they recommended mixing the egg and spices together BEFORE adding it to the meat. That made the flavors blend a lot better evenly throughout.
In their recipe they said to handle it gently, however I used a combination of burger and sausage and wanted to make sure it was fully combined. I used my hands to thoroughly mix it all together and then pushed it into a pan where they said to form it into a loaf on a sheet pan. My FAVORITE bread pan to use for this is a KitchenAid Vitrified Stoneware Loaf Pan. It’s virtually impossible to overcook it and it doesn’t stick!
Is Meatloaf Keto Friendly?
Like anything, it depends on what you put in it! Traditional meatloaf has rice or breadcrumbs in it. If you remove those items and exchange for something keto, it brings the carb count down. Here are some example substitutes:
- almond flour
- pork rinds
- keto breadcrumbs made from keto bread
Other Keto Meatloaf Recipes
Meatloaf is very versatile! You can make it in the crockpot like this crockpot meatloaf recipe which simplifies dinner even more. And if you want some zip in your meatloaf, try this Zesty Vegetable and Beef meatloaf. Reduce the onion and bell pepper amounts to make it keto friendly. At the time of publishing this post, it’s almost Halloween. Yup, you guessed it! I’ve got a Halloween Mummy Meatloaf recipe! Who says you can’t have fun with food? Just replace the crackers and brown sugar with keto friendly subs. Last but not least, here’s another (already) Keto meatloaf – Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Meatloaf. The ingredients can be adjusted depending on the heat intensity you like.
Can You Freeze Meatloaf?
Sure! What I recommend is mixing all the ingredients together and then putting it in a freezer bag. Take the bag out of the freezer a day before cooking and make sure it is completely thawed before baking. And don’t forget how easy it is to use your crockpot….
Tips For This Keto Meatloaf Recipe
- My favorite pork rinds to use are Epic BBQ pork rinds. They add a little zest!
- Make sure to crush the pork rinds extra or there will be chewy pieces in the meatloaf. You can use a rolling pin for this.
- Heinz has an excellent sugar free ketchup.
- For added spice use hot Italian sausage.
Notes
- My favorite pork rinds to use are Epic BBQ pork rinds. They add a little zest!
- Make sure to crush the pork rinds extra or there will be chewy pieces in the meatloaf.
- Heinz has an excellent sugar free ketchup.
- For added spice use hot italian sausage.
