Sage Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage (or ground)
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs 93% lean ground beef

sauce topping

• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar, not packed down
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   Crush saltine crackers in ziplock bag with mallet or rolling pin until finely crushed.

3. 3

   Combine the first 9 ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.

4. 4

   Place and form meat loaf into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.

5. 5

   Bake uncovered for 50 minutes.

6. 6

   Combine sauce ingredients and spread over top of meat loaf.

7. 7

   Bake 15-20 minutes longer, until thermometer reads 160°F

8. 8

   Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

9. 9

   Enjoy!