Meatloaf

I am indebted to my sister, Shelli Larson, for this recipe. It could be my favorite. That is saying a lot; ask anyone who knows me well. With a side of garlic mashed potatoes and buttered peas and carrots, and a bowl of home canned pears. I'm speechless.

2-3 slices bread
1/2 c. milk
2 lbs. hamburger
4 eggs
1/3 c. oatmeal
1 onion, chopped
1 T. mustard, brown or yellow
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic
1/4 tsp. sage
ketchup

Heat oven to 350°. In large mixing bowl, soak bread in milk. Add burger, eggs, oatmeal, onion, and seasonings. Mix well. Divide in 2 portions and pat into 2 loaf pans. Drizzle ketchup on top and smooth with rubber spatula. Bake 1 hour and 15 minutes.