Bobby's Meatloaf

Here is a kid friendly recipe that I love to make with mom and dad. I love it so much that my parents named this quick kid friendly recipe after me. Although I do all the preparation, measuring and mixing, I need my parents help to cook it.

Sometimes I invite my friends over to eat this healthy kid friendly recipe with my family. Meatloaf is great with mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli and corn. It's best if the broccoli and corn are fresh but frozen or canned vegetables are ok too!

There are a few things you need to be aware of, and there are some things you need to do before you get started.

1. The most important thing to remember is that only your mom and dad handle the oven and all the cooking - this is very, very important!  The oven is dangerous and for adults only!!!!
   
2. Remember to wash your hand thoroughly with hot water and anti-bacterial soap after you put the meatloaf mixture in the loaf pan.
3. Never put your fingers in your mouth while making this great kid friendly recipe.
4. Never use kitchen utensils for both raw and uncooked meat.  It can make you sick!
   
5. Make certain you have all the kitchen utensils and ingredients BEFORE you start!

Let's get started:

PREPARATION

• Papertowels to place down on the table or countertop
• 1 measuring cup
• 2 measuring spoon (1 teaspoon and 1 tablespoon)
  
• 1 large bowl for the ground beef
• 1 small bowl to mix brown sugar and 1/4 cup of ketchup)
  
• 1 saucer to crack the egg
• 1 whisk 
• 1 sheet aluminum  (approx 12")
  
• 1 loaf pan (9in x 4in x 3in loaf pan. An 8" loaf pan works too)

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb fresh or thawed ground beef (70% to 80% lean)
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tbsp Worchestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup ketchup (divided)
• 1 tsp freshly grounded black pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce

Meatloaf Mixture

• Add 1 lb ground beef to large bowl
• Add all ingredients EXCEPT 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of ketchup
• Mix well with hands until completely blended
• Place meat into loaf pan
• Shape the meat into the loaf pan. Make certain it is even across the top

Glaze

• Combine 1/4 cup of brown sugar to the remaining ketchup (1/4 cup)
• Whisk till well blended and sugar is completely dissolved
• Pour the Glaze over the meatloaf mixture
• Lightly place the aluminum foil sheet over the loaf pan

Mom and Dad ONLY

• Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
• Place loaf pan in oven
• Cook for 1 hour
• Remove from oven
• Let sit for 15 minutes (DO NOT UNCOVER)

Buon Appetitto!