BUTTERMILK MEAT LOAF

Ingredients:

• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional for added flavor)
• 6 tablespoons ketchup, divided
• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 pounds ground beef

How to Make It:

1. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, eggs, bell pepper (optional), onion, 4 tablespoons ketchup, buttermilk, parsley, garlic salt and pepper. 
2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. 
3. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish.
4. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes. 
5. Spread with remaining barbecue sauce. 
6. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. 
7. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. 

Yield: 6 servings.