KaTiE DaMMiT wrote:
I'm looking for a good homecooking type of meatloaf, nothing fancy...
as you would say "Like momma used to make"... My 1st husband didnt
like meatloaf and i wasnt fond of it, but meatloaf is my 2nd husbands
favorite and I havent the slightest idea where to begin....

This is my recipe - simple and the taste is devine. Now, if you're one of
those folks who likes to pour ketchup on top of meatloaf you'll just have to
do that on your own

2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
2 -3 Tbs. butter as needed
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 ribs celery, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded and well chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. quick cooking (not instant) oats
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c. bottled cocktail sauce
1 tsp. dried thyme
1/4 c. grated cheddar cheese

Saute the vegetables in butter until tender. Add to remaining ingredients
in a large mixing bowl. Smoosh it all together until well blended. (NOTE:
use a large ziplock bag instead if you don't like getting meatloaf all over
your hands.) Form into a loaf and place on a rack in a roasting pan. Bake
at 350F for 1 hour or until well browned. Let stand 5 minutes before
slicing. Excellent the next day and for sandwiches.

Jill