So much for bed, now I'm in a recipe mode...LOL

This recipe was my mother-in-law's and one that I will cherish always. The amounts of pepper can be altered if it is too spicy for you.

Cajun Meatloaf

2 whole bay leaves
1 tbs salt
1 tsp cayene pepper
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
4 tbs butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
2 tsp minced garlic
1 tbs tabasco or hot pepper sauce
1 tbs worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup catsup
1 1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 cup very dry bread crumbs

Saute vegetables in butter and add spices - cook 6 minutes. Add milk, catsup, tabasco, and worcestershire - cook 2 minutes more. Cool to room temp then add meat (mix well). Form loaf in 9 x 13 pan. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Raise temp to 400 and cook 35 minutes more. Enjoy!

This makes a rather large meatloaf but is delicious as sandwiches the next day. I love spicy foods and this is a very easy one to make.

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