New Twist on a Classic

I've found that when it comes to cooking dinner, I usually cook one of two things:  a classic favorite recipe courtesy of my mom, or something totally new I've found on a blog or in a magazine.  I rarely mix up the old favorites, because they're already perfectly wonderful how they are.  So this meatloaf was my attempt to break out a little and shake it up.  I actually did really like this meatloaf, something I am super picky about.  What are some of your favorite meals from growing up?


Meatloaf
2 slices bread
1/4 cup milk
half an onion, minced
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 1/2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 egg
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1.25 - 1.5 lbs ground beef (80-85% lean)
3 Tbsp ketchup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Tear bread into little pieces and place in small bowl.  Pour milk over bread pieces and let sit for 10 minutes.  In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix together the onion, salt, pepper, garlic, egg, mustard, and beef (or you can use your hands).  Add the bread mixture and combine well.  Shape into a loaf and place in a baking dish lined with parchment paper.  In a small bowl, mix together the ketchup and Worcestershire sauce.  Spread the sauce over the top of the meatloaf.  Bake at 425 degrees for 40-45 minutes, or until meatloaf is cooked through.  Let sit for five minutes before cutting and serving.

source:  recipe adapted from Martha Stewart Living, February 2011