This is my meatloaf. I cooked it for friends last weekend. It's good.......
Meatloaf
Serves 8 to 10.
* 4 slices white bread, torn into pieces
* 2 1/4 pounds ground beef 80% makes a juicer loaf
* 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into eighths
* 2 cloves garlic
* 3 stalks celery, cut into 2-inch pieces
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
* 2 teaspoons dry mustard
* 1 tablespoon coarse salt
* 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
* 12 rectangles of Velveta cheese
Topping
* 2 tablespoons brown sugar
* 1 teaspoon dry mustard
* 1/2 cup ketchup
Directions
1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place bread in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a medium bowl, and add ground beef.
2. Place onion, garlic, and celery, in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade; pulse until fine. Add to meat mixture, using hands to mix well. Add egg, 1/2 cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons dry mustard, salt, and pepper; use hands to combine thoroughly.
3. Line a large cookie sheet (with sides) with aluminum foil. Form a long oval with 3/4 of the mixture (@ 5" x 10"). Push chunks of the velveta into the loaf, and cover with the remaining meat mixture.
4. Combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 2 Tbls. brown sugar in a bowl; stir until smooth.
5. Spoon mixture over meatloaf; place in the oven. Cook until a meat thermometer inserted in the center reads 160 degrees, about 90 minutes. If top gets too dark, cover with foil, and continue baking.