Do you remember the meatloaf controversy generated by a comment made in the December 14 post? The one where I innocently stated my ambivalence toward meatloaf?
Well several people from both sides of the meatloaf controversy made comments about my predilection, but one particular comment caught my attention. It was from my cousin Karen. She said she wasn’t a meatloaf lover either, but recommended a recipe from another of our cousins (there are 37 of us), Gail.
Karen sent the recipe, which I tried a few weeks ago. It received the coveted Hiram seal of approval with special commendation in the “best leftovers” category. Though it didn’t receive my seal, due to my continued and unrepentant ambivalence, it was the best meatloaf I have ever tasted. Give it a try and leave a comment!
Gail’s Little Cheddar Meat Loaves
1 pound 93% lean ground beef
3/4 cup milk
1 egg
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients together. Form into 8 mini loaves and place into a greased 9 x 13 pan.
Mix together 2/3 cup ketchup, 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard and 1/4 cup sugar. Drizzle over mini loaves. Bake 45 – 60 minutes.
Note: Karen says she always makes and bakes a double batch, then freezes the leftovers for fast meals.
