Sage Meat Loaf

I really like this meat loaf because it's moist and the sage flavor in it makes it really yummy. The topping is not too sweet and adds a nice zip to it. It's also a good way to use up those saltine crackers that linger around. Recipe comes from Taste of Home magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 1 meat loaf

Ingredients

• 1  egg, beaten
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  cup  crushed  saltine crackers
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped onion
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon rubbed sage (or ground)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  93% lean ground beef

• sauce topping

• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar, not packed down
• 1  teaspoon ground mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Crush saltine crackers in ziplock bag with mallet or rolling pin until finely crushed.
3. Combine the first 9 ingredients together in a large bowl and mix well with your hands.
4. Place and form meat loaf into a greased 9x5 loaf pan.
5. Bake uncovered for 50 minutes.
6. Combine sauce ingredients and spread over top of meat loaf.
7. Bake 15-20 minutes longer, until thermometer reads 160°F
8. Let meat stand for 10 minutes before slicing.
9. Enjoy!