It's that time of year again! I made meatloaf for the first time this semester and everyone was happy about it. The recipe for this meatloaf is my mother's recipe that has been adapted since I was little. Growing up it was your standard meatloaf. Now there are a few twists (one that I can proudly claim as my own).
The directions are pretty simple: mix all the ingredients really, really well and bake at 400 for 45-55 minutes. The real magic is in the ingredients. Originally this meatloaf consisted of 1 lb ground beef, 1 cup shredded cheese, 1 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg, a shit ton of ketchup (yes, that is a technical unit of measurement equal to about 2 cups) and Cavender's to taste. Since then, we have added 1/2 a log of breakfast sausage (I used the sage variety this evening) and begun using a different ketchup.
Heinz has always been a family staple, so we didn't stray too far. Now, Heinz has come out with a balsamic vinegar ketchup. This mixed in the meatloaf and brushed over the top is KILLER. Also, a "shit ton" of ketchup was altered to a "SHIT TON" of ketchup (2 1/2 cups). The traditional mashed potatoes and green beans served as sides so everyone finished with a full, happy tummy. :)
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