Meatloaf Comfort Food

MEATLOAF (COMFORT FOOD)

Steps:

• Assemble ingredients in a large mixing bowl and beat together very well with a fork, ensuring meat is mixed very thoroughly.
• Pregrease a bread pan and gently transfer meat mixture, taking care not to "pack" the mix.
• Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit until meat thermometer reads 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Drain and reserve liquid for gravy.
• Cover with foil paper and rest 20 minutes.

CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Place bread in food processor; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in milk. Set aside, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Add bread-milk mixture, and mix very gently with a fork (do not overmix).
• Place meat mixture on prepared baking sheet, and form into a loaf about 9 inches long and 4 to 5 inches wide.
• Bake, brushing twice with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup during baking, until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees, 45 to 55 minutes. Let meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.