Savory Meat Loaf

By jackiemo

Betty Crocker

Prep Time

20
Minutes
Total Time

1:35
Hr:Mins
Makes

6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh sage leaves or 1/4 teaspoon dried sage leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 garlic clove, finely chopped or 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 egg
• 3 slices bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup ketchup, chili sauce or barbecue sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1.Heat oven to 350°F.
2.Mix all ingredients except ketchup. Spread mixture in ungreased loaf pan, 8 1/2x4 1/2x2 1/2 or 9x5x3 inches, or shape into 9x5-inch loaf in ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Spread ketchup over top.
3.Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of loaf. Bake uncovered 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.


Substitution
Use whatever you have on hand! One-half cup dry bread crumbs or 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats can be substituted for the 3 slices bread.
Planned-Overs
This recipe is a great place to use the heel ends of leftover bread!
Nutrition Information:
Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 160 ),Total Fat 18 g(Saturated Fat 7 g,Cholesterol 105 mg;Sodium 610 mg;Total Carbohydrate 15 g(Dietary Fiber 1 g,Protein 25 g;Percent Daily Value*:Calcium ;Exchanges:1 Starch;1/2 Fat;*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.