Meatloaf (Oven)

 Meatloaf (Oven)

makes 6 servings

Meatloaf

1 tablespoon butter

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped

2 pounds 80/20 ground beef

1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoons black pepper

Topping

3/4 cup ketchup

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon mustard

Instructions

1. Heat butter in a skillet; add onion and pepper, cooking until translucent. Set aside to cool.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients to a bowl; add COOLED onion mixture. 

4. Using hands, mix meatloaf together until well combined and form into a long loaf.

5. Bake in a loaf pan for 45 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, mix topping ingredients together.

7. After 45 minutes, pull out meatloaf and pour topping onto the loaf.

8. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.

9. Allow to cool for 30 minutes before serving (otherwise it will fall apart).

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