Savory Meat Loaf

                       

A Betty Crocker Kitchens favorite, this herb-flecked meat loaf is everything a good meat loaf should be!

                   

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

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.

Makes 6 servings

Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker^® Kitchens

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!