Kitty's Meatloaf

This is my mom in law's favorite meatloaf. She requests it as a special occasion dinner no matter what the occasion or options. It has a sweet flavor between the maple sausage and red bell pepper that even the kids like. Also a great way to sneak in veggies.

Kitty's Meatloaf

1 (10 ¾ oz.) cream of mushroom soup, divided
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 1/2 lb meat loaf mix meat (beef/pork)
1/2 lb Jimmy Dean Maple Sausage
1/2 cup finely chopped onion, divided
½ cup fine dry breadcrumbs with Romano Cheese
1/3 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cup white mushrooms, diced, divided
1/8 cup diced sweet red bell pepper
2 tablespoons dry brown gravy mix
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 teaspoon sage
pinch of basil
pinch of paprika
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, divided
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil

Preheat oven to 375°. Mix ½ cup soup, meats, breadcrumbs, egg, 1 cup of mushrooms and bell pepper, gravy mix, basil, 3/4 of the garlic and onion, half the salt and black pepper together and form into a loaf. Place in a loaf pan and press down firmly. Bake for 4o minutes.

In a small saucepan mix the remaining onions, garlic, green onions and mushrooms with the olive oil and sautee until tender. Set aside. Pour off the drippings from the meatloaf into the saucepan after 40 minutes. Return meatloaf to the oven and bake until golden brown on top or 10 minutes longer.

Mix the remaining soup with the drippings and the sauteed vegetables. Cook over medium low heat until warmed through, stirring often so the sauce doesn't seperate.