Modern American Meatloaf

Called the best meatloaf in Pol Martin's Guide to Modern American cooking. I haven't tried it but yet but wanted to post it so I can.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb ground beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 lb  ground veal
• 1  tablespoon parsley, chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon basil
• 1  onion, chopped, cooked
• 2  garlic cloves, smashed, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups  breadcrumbs
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup  light cream
•  salt
•  pepper
• 3  bay leaves

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Put meats and seasonings(not bay leaves)in a large bowl and add onion and garlic.
3. Mix well.
4. Add breadcrumbs and eggs; mix and stir in cream.
5. Press mixture into a loaf pan and place bay leaves on top.
6. Set the loaf pan into a roasting pan of hot water and bake for 1 1/2 hours.