Best Ever Meatloaf

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 eggs
• 2/3 c. milk
• 3 slices bread, cubed
• 1/2 c. chopped onions
• 1/2 c. grated carrots
• 1 c. shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese
• 1 Tbsp. fresh chopped parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried basil, thyme or sage
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 lb. ground beef

Topping:

• 1/2 c. tomato sauce
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. mustard

DIRECTIONS:

In a large bowl beat eggs. Add milk and bread. Set aside until bread absorbs the liquid. Stir in onion, cheese, carrots, herbs and seasonings. Add beef and mix well. In a shallow baking pan, shape beef mixture into a 7x3x2 loaf. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Topping: Combine topping ingredients. Spoon half onto meatloaf. Bake 30 minutes more. Occasionally spoon some of the remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.