Marvelous Meatloaf

 

Meatloaf

**This isn't your average meatloaf...it's ALL in the topping.  I usually serve meatloaf with the classic sides:  mashed potatoes & gravy & some kind of vegi---in this house it's corn.  Enjoy!

Topping:

1/4 c/ packed brown sugar

1 tsp. spicy brown mustard (or Yellow mustard)

dash (several, actually) Tabasco

1/4 c. Catsup

Loaf:

1 Pound ground beef

1 lg. egg

2/3 c. Cracker crumbs, crushed

1/2 c. Milk

1/2 c. catsup

1/3 c. chopped onion

1/4 c. finely chopped green bell pepper

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. dried sage leaves

1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In small bowl, mix topping ingredients; set aside.  In a large bowl, mix ground beef, cracker crumbs, milk, catsup, bell pepper, onion and all seasonings.  Do not overmix!  Spoon into either a loaf pan OR do as I do & separate into a large muffin tray (the type that holds 6). Spread topping over top of the loaf or muffin cups.  Bake for 1 hr., or until done.  Let stand for 10-15 minutes before removing from pan and slicing or serving.

Makes 6 servings