Meatloaf? Really? Oh Fine, here’s the recipe.

I don’t get it. My guys love meatloaf. I never have liked it, but I make it for them under 1 condition. I get the ends.

This recipe couldn’t be more simple. I’ve been making it since the 4th grade. That’s when I won my first award. It was an Outstanding Achievement for the science fair at St Patrick’s school. I had made an elaborate display called “Someone’s in the kitchen with Gina”. I had cookies to sample and lemon bars. The judge, Mrs. Clarey, thought she’d be tough on me. She asked me how to make a meatloaf. How many 4th graders can spit out a recipe for anything? I think she was flabbergasted. Fortunately I had been making dinners for our family for some time. Thanks Mom for getting me in the kitchen early! Here it is…

3# ground chuck

3 eggs

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 cup of milk

I mix this together by squeezing it through my fingers. Don’t over mix it. Shape into a loaf, place on a jellyroll pan and bake at 425° for about 1 hour. I check it with a meat thermometer. I like it done to 180°. No pink here.

Sometimes I place sliced onion rings on top. Today I sprinkled the top with course sea salt. Smother it with ketchup if you must.

yeah don't tell me your oven is spotless!!