Mom's Meatloaf

I loved my mom's meatloaf, but I've switched it up over the years and this is my version. Feel free to do the same to make it your own. One loaf makes enough for four people plus some left over for sandwiches, but you can double it if you want even more leftovers.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes

• Boiling water

• 1/2 cup minced onion

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/2 cup chopped basil

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 1 egg

• 1 cup breadcrumbs or panko

• 1 tsp. kosher salt and a few grinds of fresh ground pepper

• 1-1/2 lb. ground meat (turkey, pork, beef or a combination of those)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees

2. Put the sun-dried tomatoes in a heat-proof bowl and pour the boiling water on top. Let the tomatoes sit so they soften while you do the next steps.

3. Sauté the onion until it's softened and lightly browned. Let it cool slightly.

4. Combine the ketchup, onion, basil, cheese, egg, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper in a large bowl. Drain the sun-dried tomatoes and fold them into the mixture.

5. Add the meat and gently combine so everything is mixed together (I use my hands).

6. Line a baking sheet with with parchment paper. Form the meat mixture on the baking sheet in a loaf shape (note - you can put the mixture in a loaf pan if you prefer, but the grease from the meat won't drain). Spread some additional ketchup on the top of the loaf.

7. Place the baking sheet in the oven and cook for 1 hour. Remove from oven and let sit 10 minutes before slicing.