Meatloaf, Better Than Mom's

This is an adapted recipe from one my mother used to make. My favorite part of meatloaf was always the tangy candied topping. I hope you like this version.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1  lb  ground chuck
• 1  lb ground turkey
• 10 3⁄4 ounces  Campbell's condensed tomato soup
• 4  tablespoons  dried onion flakes
• 1⁄2 cup  instant oatmeal
• 1  egg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 cup tomato ketchup
• 4  tablespoons brown sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Lightly spray a 8 x 4 x 2 1/2 inches glass loaf pan.
3. Knead together the ground chuck and ground turkey, tomato soup (do not add water), dried minced onion, the oatmeal, the egg, and salt and black pepper.
4. Mold the meat mixture into a loaf to fit your pan.
5. Place the meatloaf in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes.
6. Carefully remove the meatloaf and turn off the oven. Drain any access fat immediately if you wish.
7. Stir together the ketchup and brown sugar and use it to glaze the top of the meatloaf.
8. Return the meatloaf to the oven under a 500 degree broiler (or high setting) for 5 to 8 minutes. Watch carefully as it will burn quickly once the topping begins to caramelize.
9. Remove when browned to your liking, let stand about 5 minutes before cutting and serving.