The Best Basic Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
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   In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and mix until evenly combined.
3. 3
   Mix it up with your hands, get a little dirty, it's all good.
4. 4
   When we salt and pepper says to taste in this case, we do not mean you should taste this raw meat mixture.
5. 5
   That instruction just means add as much salt and pepper as you'd like.
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   A good sprinkle of each should do it.
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   You can make one large loaf or two small loafs from your mixture.
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   Either way place your loaf/ loaves onto a baking sheet.
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   Place in the preheated oven for 1 hour for 1 large loaf.
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    If you are going for 2 smaller loaves, reduce cooking time to about 45 minutes.
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    For an easy glaze you can top the loaf/ loaves with barbecue sauce or ketchup half way through cooking.