Description

The 1770 House is an inn with a restaurant in Easthampton NY that is famous for their meatloaf. This just possibly is the best meatloaf ever! It is served with a roasted garlic gravy that is wonderful on the meatloaf as well as mashed potatoes.

Ingredients

• meatloaf:
• 1 T. olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, peeled and minced or grated with juices
• 1 celery stalk, minced
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 lb. ground pork
• 1 T. minced fresh parsley
• 1 T. fresh thyme leaves
• 1 T. chopped fresh chives
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 c. milk
• 1 T. salt
• dash nutmeg
• 2 t. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. bread crumbs
• roasted garlic gravy:
• 1 whole head garlic
• 2 c. chicken stock
• 2 T. unsalted butter
• Wondra flour (special flour which makes smooth sauces and gravies easily, no lumps)
• 1 bouillon cube
• splash Worcestershire sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Slice tips off the end of the head of garlic, leaving the cloves all attached. Brush with olive oil; wrap loosely in foil.
3. Saute onion and celery in olive oil for a few minutes until translucent. Set aside to cool.