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
