Classic Meatloaf



INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
(about 2 slices)

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup onions, finely diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 pound ground beef chuck

1/2 pound ground pork butt
or sweet sausage meat

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan
or sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds

1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 cup chopped parsley

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Soak the bread crumbs in milk. Preheat the oven
to 450 degrees. Lightly grease a loaf pan.
 
2. Heat the olive oil. When hot add the onions and
saute for about 8 minutes or until golden and
beginning to brown. Add the garlic and saute for a
few seconds. Remove the skillet from the heat and
transfer the contents to a mixing bowl.
 
3. Add the soaked bread crumbs, ground chuck and
ground pork butt and mix with 1 egg. Add grated
cheese, fennel, oregano, and parsley. Season to taste
with salt and pepper. (Saute some of the mixture
before tasting and adjusting for seasoning.)
 
4. Transfer the mix to a loaf pan and bake at high heat
for 15 minutes. Lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake
for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165
degrees. Let rest 15 minutes before cutting.
 
Serves 6



Classic Meatloaf