Recipe

Mel's Sweetloaf

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This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Meatloaf

This recipe was entered in the contest for The Best Recipe or Technique Your Mother Taught You
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Loves Food Loves to Eat's Notes: All week I thought about fun creative twists I could put into a meatloaf... then I came down with a bad cold, and all I could think about was the comforting meatloaf my mom made when I was...
All week I thought about fun creative twists I could put into a meatloaf... then I came down with a bad cold, and all I could think about was the comforting meatloaf my mom made when I was a kid. Apparently she made a few versions, but all I can remember is her sweet meatloaf, which she said she made more often since the sweet ketchupy sauce ensured her little sweet-tooths would actually eat it! Even though my palate has matured, Mel's Sweetloaf is just as delicious and comforting as I remebered... not to mention simple!

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1 cup bread crumbs ( I use seasoned) Ask a question about this ingredient

Preheat oven to 350.
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Combine meat, onions, crumbs, and egg- mix well ( I use my hands).
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In a separate bowl, whisk to combine ketchup, brown sugar, lemon juice, paprika, dry mustard, and salt and pepper (taste to adjust).
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Add half of ketchup mixture to meat and mix in, reserve other half, set aside.
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Put meat into ungreased loaf pan, and tuck down to form solid loaf.
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Bake for 1 hour. Remove loaf from oven, and pour off juices. Coat top with remaining ketchup mix, and bake for another 15-20 minutes.
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Enjoy with classic mashed potatoes and spinach bacon salad!
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