Archive for May 30th, 2009

I wouldn’t say my kids are picky eaters…. but they are REALLY picky about meatloaf.  Here’s how  I make it.

Meatloaf Cupcakes for #5

Ingredients are simple, and can be reduced or doubled depending on the size of your family.

Meatloaf

• 2 1/2 lbs of hamburger
  
• 2 TSP salt
• 2 TSP pepper
• 1/4 C  brown sugar
• 1/2 C  Ketchup
• 2 pkg Brown Gravy Mix
• 5        Crackers

Sauce

• 3/4 C Ketchup
• 1/4 C Lemon Juice
• 3/4 C Brown Sugar

3/4 C of Ketchup

1/4 C of Lemon Juice

3/4 C brown sugar

Mix it all together… for a tangy-sweet sauce

Now.. on to the Meatloaf…

I combine eggs, Ketchup, salt & pepper in a large bowl

It’s time for the meat!

Mix it all together..

Add some brown sugar… and mix some more.

I then add my secret ingredient.. Brown Gravy Mix..

I add the crackers. Mostly for tradition.. and nothing else

So here’s where my meatloaf goes wrong..

I spread the mixture out on the cookie sheet, and bake it at 375 degrees for about 20 minutes

My kids don’t like the “loafiness” of meatloaf. **I used to make it heart shape so #1 would eat it!

I wish I could show you my meatloaf as being perfect and neat when it came out of the oven.. but it’s not.

I drain any grease, and spoon the sauce on the top.  I put it back in the oven on broil for about 2 minutes.

Because I love my little monkey’s I make #4 and #5 meatloaf cupcakes

If you are on a diet these meatloaf cupcakes are perfect size..

Here’s #5 with his meatloaf cupcakes..

Here’s the meatloaf cut up…