Mamie's Best Ever Meatloaf

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
1 1/2 cups	Dried, wiped Bread Pieces (croutons work well)
1 cup	Canned Evaporated Milk
2 large	Eggs, slightly beaten
2 1/2 pounds	Lean Ground Beef
1/2 pound	Ground Sausage (Breakfast Bulk)
1/2 cup	Grated or chopped raw Carrot (optional)
1/2 cup	Chopped fresh Parsley
1 teaspoon	Garlic Salt
1 teaspoon	Marjoram
1/2 teaspoon	Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon	Dried Basil
1/2 teaspoon	Italian Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon	Ground Black Pepper
For the Topping:
2 strips	Bacon
4 tablespoons	Ketchup
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons	Flour
1 (10.75 ounce) can	Beef Broth or Consommé

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, soak the bread pieces in the evaporated milk until soft and fluffy.
3. Add the slightly beaten eggs, ground beef, sausage, optional carrot, parsley, and all the seasonings. Mix well to combine.
4. Divide the mixture evenly between two 8”x4” loaf pans.
5. Top each loaf with 1 strip of bacon and 2 tablespoons of ketchup.
6. Place the pans in the preheated oven and immediately lower the temperature to 325°F.
7. Bake for 1 hour.
8. Remove the meatloaves from the pans and place them on a warm platter. Let them stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. To make the sauce, pour the pan juices into a saucepan. Whisk in the 2 tablespoons of flour until smooth.
10. Add the beef broth and bring the sauce to a simmer while whisking.
11. Continue to cook until the sauce heats and thickens. Thin with a little water if needed.

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