Meatloaf and Potato pancakes

We also had a pasta salad and baked beans.

MEATLOAF made May 12, 2011 

    4 slices white bread, crusts removed 

   2-3 Tbs. milk

   2 tblsp. olive oil 

   1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 

  1 rib celery, finely chopped 

   2 cloves garlic, minced  (3 or 4 cloves)

 1/2 large red bell pepper,  finely chopped

 1 lb. ground sirlion 

 2 1/2 hot bratwurst, skinned

    2 large eggs 

    1/4 c. roughly chopped parsley 

    2 tblsp. Dijon mustard  ( honey dijon_

    1 tblsp. coarse salt & more to taste 

    1/2 tblsp. freshly ground pepper & more to taste

    1/2 lb. thinly sliced smoked bacon 

    1 lb. of potatoes cut in 2-inch pieces, oiled, salted and peppered

    1/2 c. brown sugar, packed 

    1 tblsp. Coleman's yellow ground mustard 

    1 tsp. tomato paste  Or catsup, honey dijon mustard and brown sugar)

    Heat the oven to 375F. Cut the bread into 1 inch cubes and place in a large 

    bowl. Pour milk over it & set aside for 5 minutes. 

    Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, celery & garlic; cook until 

    soft and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. remove from heat; let cool 5 minutes. 

    To bread mixture, add  meat, eggs, parsley, Dijon, salt, & pepper,onion mixture. Combine well. 

    Place mixture in a large ungreased, foil lined baking dish or roasting pan. Shape into   a 5 X 12 inch loaf. Overlap bacon across the top, covering meat. Place potatoes

    around loaf. Season with salt & pepper. 

    In a small bowl, combine sugar, ground mustard & tomato paste to make a 

    glaze. Brush meatloaf all over with glaze. 

    Bake, until juices run clear when loaf is pierced with a 2 pronged fork & the bacon is    crisp, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. Let cool 10 minutes before slicing.

Potato pancakes

Ingredients

3 large potatoes (about 2 pounds), peeled 

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

1 tablespoon grated onion

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Vegetable oil for frying

Directions

Finely grate potatoes. Drain any liquid. Add eggs, onion, flour, salt and baking powder. In a frying pan, add oil to the depth of 1/8 in.; heat over medium-high (375°). 

• Drop batter by heaping tablespoonfuls in hot oil. Flatten into patties. Fry until golden brown, turning once. Serve immediately.