Possum's Zesty Meatloaf

This is the best I can come to Mom's meatloaf, to which I have to say there is no equal. But hey, I tried. :) I've found that dusting the top of the meatloaf with a generous portion of black pepper, and then adding a light topping of ketchup for the last 20 minutes adds a nice spicy glazed topping to the meatloaf. To totally make this the main dish of a comfort meal, serve with a hearty helping of either garlic mashed potatoes or mac & cheese.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  lbs ground beef
• 1  large onion
• 1  cup  breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup  grated parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
• 1  egg
• 4  tablespoons  A.1. Original Sauce
• 4  tablespoons ketchup
• 2  tablespoons black pepper
• 1  tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Place meat in large mixing bowl.
2. Mince onion.
3. Add onion, bread crumbs, cheese, and spices to the bowl.
4. Beat the egg well.
5. Add egg, A1, and ketchup to the bowl.
6. Mix well.
7. Place mixture into loaf pan.
8. Bake at 350º for 90 minutes.
9. Enjoy!