Actually, this is much loved by grown-ups as well as children.

• Preheat the oven too 325°F. Whirl everything but the meat and bacon in your blender.

• Prepare a bread pan with nonstick spray. Pour the ingredients in the blender into a large bowl, add the meat. Mix thoroughly. Pile into the bread pan without tamping it down.

• Add bacon to the top, if desired. Bake the meatloaf for 60 minutes. Let cool slightly before cutting.

Loaf Pans

Your key to making unforgettable meatloaf lies in the pan you use to cook it. You need a pan that won't allow the meatloaf to stick to the sides or burn. Cast iron, though heavy, works well. You can use a traditional bread loaf pan or a specialized meatloaf pan with an insert to keep the meatloaf away from the excess fat.