Meatloaf, Potatoes, Fresh Strawberries

Meatloaf 

3 slices white or wheat bread
1 pound ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1 cup ketchup, divided
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground sage
Brown sugar for sprinkling atop. (optional)

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Cut or break the bread into pieces and pulse in a blender or food processor to make crumbs (1 1/2 cups).

3. In a large bowl combine the meat, egg, and bread crumbs. Add 1/2 cup of the ketchup, the milk, salt, pepper, and sage. Mix well with a fork.

4. Place the meat mixture in a 9x5-inch loaf pan and shape it with a fork. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of ketchup over the top. Sprinkle with brown sugar, if desired. Bake uncovered for 1 hour.

Variations:

• Mix in 3/4 cup partially cooked diced carrots

• In place of the ketchup topping, mix 3 tablespoons honey with 1/4 cup prepared mustard. Spread half of the mixture over the meatloaf before baking. Heat the other half in the microwave just before serving and pass as a sauce with the baked meatloaf.

• Bake the loaf in a shallow baking pan. Spread mashed potatoes over the top and sides. Sprinkle with grate Cheddar cheese and return it to the oven until the cheese melts. Cut into slices and serve immediately.

Mashed Potatoes 

Potatoes
Milk
Butter
Cream Cheese
Dried Onions
Garlic Salt

Mix ingredients to taste of your liking

Fresh Strawberries

Fresh strawberries sliced