Homemade Meatloaf

I grew up with my mom making meatloaf.

I'd call it "homemade" meatloaf.

What I have learned as I have grown up,

everyone has "their" favorite meatloaf

and nobody really eats meatloaf made by other people.

It's kind of a weird thing to me,

but at the same time, I totally understand it.

Think about it . . .

when you're having company over, do you ever think,

"I'll make meatloaf."

Nope.

I don't!

When you're taking a meal to someone recovering from an illness or surgery,

do you ever think,

"I bet they'll love to have a pan of my meatloaf."

Nope.

Me either!

Meatloaf is incredibly individual,

and even familial.

My mom's recipe that she gave me is "hers."

But truthfully, it's really the recipe from the back of the seasoning packet.

Being gluten free has caused some changes in my cooking.

One is meatloaf.

While I have found gluten free packages of meatloaf seasoning,

the other day I thought,

"this cannot be that hard."

After looking at the list of ingredients from the maker of the package I have used for years,

I have a new meatloaf seasoning that will now be truly homemade meatloaf.

Plus, I always have the ingredients to make the seasoning . . .

but I don't always have the package of seasoning to make meatloaf when the Mr. asks.

With this handy mix, I'm ready to make dinner!

Homemade Meatloaf Seasoning

1 1/2 tsp dried mustard

1 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp seasoning salt (plain salt or Spike could be substituted)

1/2 tsp pepper

1 tsp dried garlic granules or garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

1 1/2 pounds ground beef, 2 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1/4 cup bread crumbs (gluten free if that's what your diet requires). Place into a loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes at 375 degrees, or until done.

The last 20 minutes of baking, brush on a bit of the piquant sauce. Serve with additional sauce on the side. Recipe is located here: http://karen-proverbs31.blogspot.com/search?q=piquant+sauce

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