My Favorite Meatloaf

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Makes 1 loaf, about 5 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup crumbled crackers
  • 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup, plus more for the top
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, for topping, optional

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 350° F.
2 Combine all ingredients together in the mixing bowl using the stand mixer fitted with dough hooks on speed 5.
3 Spray bread pan with non-stick spray.
4 Pat meatloaf mixture into pan, smoothing the top.
5 Spread about 1/4 cup ketchup on top of loaf.
6 Sprinkle with the optional sugar, if desired.
7 Bake for about 1 hour or until internal temperature registers 165° F on a meat thermometer.