Mom’s Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Dash of pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, onions, saltines, sage, salt and pepper. Add beef and mix well.
2. Shape into an 8- by 4-inch loaf in a shallow, ungreased baking pan.
3. Mix together the ketchup, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce, and spread 3/4 cup of the mixture over the meatloaf.
4. Bake at 350°F for 60 to 65 minutes or until no pink remains.
5. Drain and let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with warmed remaining sauce.

Notes

Makes 6 to 8 servings (recorded as 7).

Clipping includes a photo of the meatloaf in a pan with potatoes.

From a printed recipe (Missouri Life) kept in Rosie Lee’s recipe box.

Photo: stock photo found online.

Rosie Lee’s original recipe card

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