Mom's Meatloaf

By Side Passion

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 20 reduced-fat buttery-taste crackers
• large zip-top bag
• 1 pound lean ground beef, 7% fat
• 1 cup frozen seasoning blend (onions, bell peppers, and celery)
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon meat seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 9- x 4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. Place crackers in zip-top bag and crush finely. Combine all ingredients (except ketchup and syrup) in medium bowl, mixing just until combined (do not over-mix). Place in pan and shape into a loaf. Wash hands. Bake 40–45 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F or higher. Use a meat thermometer to accurately ensure doneness.
3. Combine ketchup and syrup in small bowl. Five minutes before bake time is complete, pour over meatloaf; complete bake time. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.