Slow-Cooked Meatloaf

This classic dish is so great to come home to. Serve it with mashed potatoes and a veggie side. I found this recipe in Taste Of Home Cooking For 2. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 10 3⁄4 ounces  condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
• 1 1⁄4 cups water
• 1  egg
• 1⁄4 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 2  tablespoons  grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 lb lean ground beef
•  hot mashed potatoes (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, combine soup and water until blended. Pour half into a 1 1/2-quart slow cooker. Cover and refrigerate remaining soup mixture.
2. In a bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt if desired and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf; place in slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
3. For gravy, place reserved soup mixture in a small saucepan; cook over low heat until heated through. Serve with meat loaf and mashed potatoes if desired.