What's For Dinner Tonight? Meatloaf

Some look at meatloaf as boring!

That's because, you have never had MY meatloaf!

I have been making my meatloaf this way for many years.

It started out innocently. 

I did not have enough bread to make meatloaf.

I thought what could I use to substitute the bread?!

The same thing happened one day when I did not have any onions.

This recipe was re-vamped twice into this recipe!

First start off with 2 pounds of ground beef (any type you prefer),

or ground chicken or turkey.

Add to the ground meat, 1 large egg.

No eggs? Use 1 heaping tablespoon of applesauce!

Add 3/4 cup milk (any type).

Salt and Pepper to taste.

IF you have an onion, chop up 1 small onion and add.

No onion?! Add either chopped/mined garlic or 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.

I use the garlic or garlic powder. I prefer the taste!

Now comes the "breading." The thing that changes this meatloaf

 from boring old meatloaf to meatloaf that will wow anyone!

Crackers.

Yes, that's right crackers.

What type? 

Whatever you have.

Crush them.

Add to the mixture.

Make sure it is well mixed.

I mix using my hands.

Now put in a pan that you have sprayed with spray oil.

I also line the pan with parchment paper.

This makes the clean up easier and it is also easier to get the meatloaf

out of the pan!

Place the meat in the pan.

Spread the meat out in the pan.

It may be easier to use you hands to spread the mixture.

Now for some topping.

There is some disagreement in our house about a "topping."

The kids hate it!

My husband and I love it!

Therefore, we compromise.

To make the "topping"

Mix:

 2 tablespoons light brown sugar

2 tablespoons mustard

1/3 cup ketchup

Spread on the meatloaf.

Bake at 400 degrees for approximately 20 minutes.

The meat will "shrink."

It will pull away from the sides and start to turn brown.

This will melt in your mouth!

It is an easy, tasty recipe that will become one of your favorites too!

Serve with your favorites sides-

 mashed potatoes, corn, side salad, whatever you like.

If you have leftovers, I recommend a meatloaf sandwich!

Enjoy!