"Judy Haffner" > wrote in message
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> Ophelia wrote:
>
>>Please would posters here be so kind as
>> to share their favourite meat loaf
>> recipes? I have tried a couple and
>> didn't like them much. Reading here I
>> see that it is a favourite for many and I
>> would love to find something really
>> good
>
> Most times when I make a meatloaf, I don't follow a recipe, but just add
> whatever sounds good at the time, and usually comes out very tasty, but
> awhile back I did have GREAT results with adding this, or that, and
> hubby raved about it, so decided to write it down, and that's the way
> I've been making it since then. I don't have exact measurements, but
> it's hard to have a have a failure with a meatloaf.
>
> This is "my creation":
>
> 2 lbs. lean ground beef
> Not quite one "sleeve" Ritz crackers, crushed
> 1 egg
> Diced onion - as much as you like
> Fresh mushroom (about a handful, chopped up - can saute' till soft)
> 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
> Salsa (I used some leftover in a jar, maybe about 1/2 cup)
>
> Mix together well and put into a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350º about
> 1 hour and 30 minutes. 15 minutes before it's done, put topping on and
> continue to bake another 15 minutes.
>
> For the topping:
> In small bowl combine; 1/4 cup catsup, 2 tbsp. brown sugar, 1 tsp. dry
> mustard and 1 tsp. lemon juice.

Thanks, Judy That sounds great and I have saved it
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