Best-Ever Meat Loaf

• 2 large eggs
• 2/3 cup whole milk
• 3 slices bread, torn
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup grated carrot
• 1 cup shredded cheddar or part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried basil, thyme or sage, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk and bread; let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in the onion, carrot, cheese and seasonings. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
2. Shape into a 7-1/2x3-1/2x2-1/2-in. loaf in a shallow baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 45 minutes.
3. Combine the topping ingredients; spoon half of the mixture over meat loaf. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160u0b0, occasionally spooning remaining topping over loaf. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

eggs, milk, bread, onion, grated carrot, cheddar, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, lean ground beef, tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/best-ever-meat-loaf/ (may not work)