Hoot Loaf
Classic comfort food just got a bold upgrade. This meatloaf recipe, finished with a glaze of Hoot’s Sauce, is smoky, savory, and guaranteed to be a family favorite. Whether baked in the oven or smoked outdoors, it’s a dish that turns simple ingredients into a showstopper.
Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs ground beef
- 1 egg
- 1 packet dried onion soup mix
- ½ cup ketchup (approximate)
- Hoot’s Sweet Sauce or Hoot’s Sweet Heat Sauce
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven (or smoker) to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, egg, onion soup mix, and ketchup.
- Mix until just combined, then form into a loaf shape.
- Place in a loaf pan (or directly on a smoker-safe pan if smoking).
- Cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
- During the last 5 minutes, brush the top with Hoot’s Sweet Sauce or Sweet Heat Sauce.
- Allow the loaf to cook another 5 minutes to set the glaze before serving.
Pro Tip: Pair with mashed potatoes, green beans, or cornbread for the ultimate Southern-style meal.