Meatloaf Extraordinaire

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   Preheat oven to 400F.

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   To Prepare Meatloaf:.

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   Process bread in food processor until fine crumbs form, and place in a large mixing bowl.

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   Mince the vegetables and parsley in food processor and add to bread crumbs.

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   Add rest of ingredients to the mixing bowl.

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   Using your hands, knead everything until thoroughly combined.

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   Texture should be wet but tight enough to hold a free-form shape.

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   Place meat in a meatloaf baking pan (with the lift-out rack).

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   If you don't have such a pan, set a wire baking rack on top of an 11x17 baking pan.

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    Place a 5x11 piece of parchment paper on top of wire rack so meat loaf won't fall though.

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    Using your hands, form the loaf and place on the parchment paper.

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    TOPPING:.

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    Mix together the ketchup, mustard and brown sugar until sugar is well incorporated.

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    Spread topping mixture on top of meatloaf.

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    Any left over topping is wonderful served with the meatloaf (I usually double this sauce -- just to make sure I have enough for serving).

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    Bake loaf approximately 55 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted into the middle registers 160F Allow to cool on rack 15 minutes prior to serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.