Tasty Meatloaf

Meatloaf is the perfect food..simple..tasty and versatile.....

Need:
1 1/2 pounds ground meat
1 large egg
1/2 cup bread crumbs ( I used seasoned ones)
1/2 cup oat meal ( quick or regular)
** you can use a full cup of either of the above or 1 cup crushed crackers, corn flakes or rice kripies..they are all good...the oat meal adds a rich and moist quality to the meat loaf.
1 cup milk

Oven at 350 degrees. Spray loaf pan - glass or metal

** I suggest removing rings for this next part**

Run hands under cold water....oil and water don' t mix remember? You'll find it easier to wash your hands afterwards.
With hands, knead until ingredients are blended..DO NOT OVER WORK THE MEAT .shape into a loaf and place in loaf pan.
Bake for 55 minutes.

Once done let stand for 5 minutes and then remove to platter.

If you want to make it a bit different. Prepare mashed potatoes while it is baking. Remove to an oven safe plate and cover all sides with the mashed potatoes and return to oven until potatoes start to turn a light brown..remove ..let stand 5 minutes and serve.
When you take this one out you can sprinkle cheese on the potatoes for a finishing touch.

Left over meat loaf makes great sandwiches..add a bit of mustard and lettuce and YUMMY!

Enjoy!