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mama's meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef or turkey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1 carrot grated
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons ranch dressing liquid
  • 16 32 squares saltine crackers, crushed
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic either powder or fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350
  • In a bowl, combine all ingredients. You may need to add more or less saltines- depending on how lean your meat is & how large you egg was.
  • Shape into a loaf
  • Place in a greased ovenproof pan
  • Bake for 1 hour, allow to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.