Meat Loaf

Meat Loaf
from Aunt Frances and Uncle Paul,
via Southern Living Homestyle Cooking, slightly modified

MeatLoaf:
2 pounds ground beef
3/4 c uncooked regular oats
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 c ketchup
1/4 c milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
salt and pepper

Saucy Topping:
1/2 c ketchup
3 T brown sugar
2 T spicy brown mustard

Combine MeatLoaf ingredients in a large bowl; stir well.  Form beef mixture into a loaf and place in a pan for baking.

Combine Topping ingredients in a small bowl, stirring well.  Spoon half the mixture over the top of the meatloaf.  Bake uncovered at 375 for 1 hour 15 minutes.  Spoon remaining mixture over meatloaf and bake 10 more minutes. 


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Aunt Frances and Uncle Paul gave us this cookbook when we were married and we have used it frequently!  Other favorites include cheese grits, lemon bars, fried shrimp, and hushpuppies.