Shelly's Recipe

SWEET AND SAVORY MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

Topping:
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 tsp dry mustard

Meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 lb ground pork
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
3 tbsp light brown sugar (packed measure)
1/4 tsp black pepper, dry mustard, dried sage and garlic salt
1/2 cup ketchup
3 slices bread, torn into pieces and soaked in 1 cup, milk (plus more soaked bread pieces, if needed for texture)

Preheat the oven to 350. Lightly oil a loaf pan.

In a small bowl, mix together all the topping ingredients and set aside.

In a large bowl, mix together all the meatloaf ingredients, adding the soaked bread last. (NOTE: more milk-soaked pieces of bread may be added, a tbsp at a time, if desired to make a firmer loaf.)

Place the meatloaf mixture in the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes, then remove loaf from the oven, drain off excess fat, and spread the topping over the top of the loaf. Return the meatloaf to the oven for an additional 45 minutes or until it has reached desired doneness. Allow the meatloaf to stand for at least 10 minutes after removing from oven before slicing.