Fantastic Low Carb Meatloaf!

This is a recipe that I complied through editing and tweaking lots of meatloaf recipes on Recipezaar. My husband who LOVES carbs couldn't even tell that I was feeding him a healthier version. I've always loved meatloaf, and this is my answer to a tasty low-carb meal the whole family can enjoy. Please treat yourself to this quick and easy meatloaf and see for yourself! The proof is in the pudding (or the loaf!).

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  meatloaf mixture (beef, pork, veal)
• 3⁄4  vidalia onion, medium, finely chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  egg
• 4  tablespoons  low-carb ketchup
• 1  slice  low-carb bread, toasted (I used Pepperidge Farms 7-grain)
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 cup half-and-half
• 1  tablespoon olive oil

• Sauce

• 3  tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup  low-carb ketchup
• 4  tablespoons  Splenda brown sugar blend

Directions

1. Sauté the onion and garlic in pre-heated olive oil over medium-heat for about 10 minutes until the onions soften.
2. Crumble the bread into fine pieces (you can always use 1/2 cup of low-carb bread crumbs, but I think the bread slice is best).
3. Mix together the remaining meatloaf ingredients in a bowl, including the sautéed onion and bread pieces (using your hands is the easiest!).
4. Combine sauce ingredients and whisk until combined thoroughly (about 2 minutes).
5. Place mixture into a loaf pan and pour sauce mixture over top of meatloaf.
6. Bake at 350°F for 75 minutes.
7. Remove meatloaf from loaf pan, and let sit covered with aluminum foil for about 10 minutes.