Best-Ever Meat Loaf Recipe
"The combination of onion, carrots, parsley and cheese—plus the tomato-mustard topping—makes this meat loaf unusually colorful. It's an attractive entree to serve, and it has a unique, unforgettable flavor. The recipe lends itself easily to being doubled or halved to suit the number you're cooking for, and it also freezes well. —Anna Baker, Blaine, Washington..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 eggs
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2/3 cup milk
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3 slices bread, torn
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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1/2 cup grated carrot
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1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar or Galbani® Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese
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1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
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1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
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TOPPING:
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 teaspoon prepared mustard
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