Mom's Meat Loaf



2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
Dash of pepper
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup catsup
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, saltines, onion, salt, sage and pepper. Add beef and mix well. Shape into a 9 x 5-inch loaf in an ungreased shallow baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients; spread 3/4 cup over meat loaf. Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 65 minutes or until no pink remains; drain.
2. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with remaining sauce.

Yield: serves 6-8

Bon Appétit