Traditional Meatloaf

OK, I will admit I am not a big meatloaf fan.  However, my father loves this comfort food, and the Doc inhales it, so it does get made once a month or so.  I love see the look on their faces when I tell them its a meatloaf night :)

Traditional Meatloaf
by www.trainermomma.com

Meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef, very lean
2 slices of whole wheat bread, diced up very small
2 eggs
3/4 cup skim milk
2-4 Tb sprinkle dried onions
2-3 Tb sprinkle parsley
1/4 tsp sage
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
3/4 - 1 cup grated vegetable (sweet potato, butternut squash, zucchini, yellow squash, or finely cut spinach are all my favs)

Topping:

1/4 c ketsup, reduced sodium and no HFCS

2 Tb brown sugar

1 tsp dried mustard (yellow mustard can substitute)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a large bowl mix the above ingredients with your hands.  Put in a loaf pan and cook for 50 minutes.

While you are waiting mix up topping in a small bowl.  Remove from oven and pour off grease.  Spread topping over top of the meatloaf.

Cook for 10 more minutes.

Makes 8 large slices.  178 calories per slice.

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