Ground beef meatloaf studded with cheddar cheese and bound with breadcrumbs, milk, and egg, then baked until cooked through and glazed with BBQ sauce.
Original recipe: www.easyhomemadelife.com
Easy Stuffed Meatloaf Recipe has a low glycemic load of 8.5 per serving — minimal blood sugar impact — suitable for most people managing diabetes or blood sugar levels.
The primary glycemic load contributors are BBQ sauce (GL 5.2), panko breadcrumbs (GL 3.1), whole milk (GL 0.1). These ingredients account for the majority of the carbohydrate impact per serving.
Glycemic load is calculated as GL = (GI × Net Carbs per serving) ÷ 100, where GI is the glycemic index and net carbs exclude dietary fiber. Calculations draw on established nutritional references including USDA FoodData Central values and peer-reviewed glycemic index research.