Italian Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS
Fresh Basil
Garlic cloves (about 8-10)
Sundried tomatoes
Bell Pepper
Onion

Plus dry spices-
1 T of each:
Oregano, dry mustard, thyme, and freshly ground black pepper.
1 tsp of onion powder, garlic powder
1/8 tsp of kosher salt
Mix it all together.

Meat Loaf Ingredients:
2 lbs ground meat (any combo beef, pork, Italian sausage, turkey etc) I used ground beef and Italian sausage.
1 C bread crumbs
1/4 C of grated parmesan cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 C chili sauce
1/4 C tomato sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Dash or two of Tabasco
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Topping:
1/4 c reduced (see note) homemade tomato sauce
1/4 c bottled grocery store chili sauce
1/3 c cheddar cheese, (or any of your favorite Italian cheeses).

Mix the ketchup and tomato sauce. You'll sprinkle the cheese over the sauce.
Reduce this into a near paste, and you’ll really intensify the flavor of the tomato sauce.)

Preparation Of The Meat Loaf:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
1. Roast garlic cloves in a little bit of olive oil on the stove top or oven. Set aside
2. Saute onion, bell pepper for until soft. Add sundried tomatoes and basil
3. Chop or leave cloves whole, depending on flavor you like.
4. Add all sautéed veggies, garlic with meat in a large mixing bowl.
5. Add rest of ingredients.
6. Place into a large bread pan.
7. Cook for 1 hour, take meatloaf out of oven and add glaze and cheese. Cook until
Cheese is browned, about 15 mins.