moist meatloaf

i found a recipe for meatloaf at simplyrecipes.com and i did a little mixing around with the ingredients. it turned out so good! lots of flavor and really moist! it tastes great with mashed potatoes and gravy!!

Preheat oven to 350

Chop
* 1 cup of finely chopped onion
* 1 celery rib, chopped fine
* 1 Tbsp minced garlic
* 1 carrot, chopped fine
* 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
melt butter with these vegetables in a large skillet for about ten minutes or until carrots are tender (instead of chopping i blended my vegetables in a chopper so they are very fine)
then add
* 2 teaspoon salt (use 1 1/2 teaspoons if using Italian sausage)
* 1 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
* 2 tsp Worscestershire sauce
* 2/3 cup ketchup (i used tomoatoe sauce)
take off heat
in a separate bowl combine
* 1 pound of ground chuck
* 1 pound of spicy ground pork sausage (i used Italian sausage)
* 1 cup fresh bread crumbs (i used italian)
* 2 large eggs, beaten slightly
* 1/3 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
* 1/2 and 8oz package of softened cream cheese

In a large bowl, combine the meats, eggs, vegetables, bread crumbs, and parsley. Form into a loaf and put into a rectangular baking pan with 2-inch high sides

Bake the meatloaf in the oven for 1 hour.

Serves 4 to 6, with plenty for leftovers for meatloaf sandwiches.