Brading Crew Meatloaf Food

NAMOI JUDD'S MOWING FOR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325°F
• In a heavy-duty, plastic food-storage bag, place the crackers, seal, and roll over with a rolling pin until crushed but not powdery.
• Take any rings off your fingers and send them to me!
• In a large bowl, with clean hands, mix together all the ingredients except the 1/4 cup ketchup for the top. Mix thoroughly but lightly, being careful not to pack the meat too much.
• Place in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan and shape into a loaf.
• Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in the 325°F oven for 45 minutes.
• Remove the foil.
• Spread the top of the loaf with the 1/4 cup ketchup.
• Bake, uncovered, another 60 minutes.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

BEV'S FAMOUS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Combine first 7 ingredients and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl until just blended.
• Place mixture in lightly greased 11x7 baking dish. Shape into a 10x5 loaf.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and drain.
• Stir together ketchup and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Pour over meatloaf.
• Bake 15 minutes more or until thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• Remove and let stand for 20 minutes before slicing.

CRACKER BARREL MEATLOAF (FOR A LARGE CROWD!)

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a very large bowl and mix thoroughly.
• Place in 3 loaf pans and press down with spoon.
• Bake at 300°F for 60 minutes.
• Remove from oven and invert each loaf over 8-inch wire rack to drain grease and juice.
• Spread ½ cup of ketchup over each loaf.
• For a delicious variation, use my Banana Ketchup - Recipezaar recipe ID# 24945.
• Cut into portions 5 to 6 ounces each and keep warm.