Birthday Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter in a heavy skillet.
2. 2
   Add both onions, celery, and garlic.
3. 3
   Cook, stirring often, until moisture from the vegetables has evaporated, about 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Set aside to cool.
5. 5
   Cover and refrigerate vegetables until chilled, at least 1 hour.
6. 6
   In a mixing bowl, beat together the eggs, ketchup, half-and-half, cumin, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
7. 7
   Add beef, sausage, and panko crumbs.
8. 8
   Add chilled vegetables.
9. 9
   Mix thoroughly with hands, kneading for 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
11. 11
    Form mixture into a loaf, approximately 12 x 5 x 2 1/2 inches, on a baking sheet.
12. 12
    Bake until cooked through (or registers 160 degrees F on a meat thermometer, about 1 hour).
13. 13
    Let rest 20 minutes for 20 minutes before slicing.