Homestyle Meatloaf with Roasted Vegetables & Cheese Sauce

Ingredients

• MEATLOAF:
• 3/4 cup (175 mL) milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (250 mL) soft fresh bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 lb (750 g) lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) each, Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard
• GLAZE:
• 1/3 cup (175 mL) ketchup
• 4 tsp (20 mL) each, brown sugar and any style vinegar
• 1/2 tsp (2 mL) hot sauce
• ROASTED VEGETABLES:
• 1 small zucchini, cut into bite-size chunks
• 1 red pepper, cut into wide strips
• 2 tsp (10 mL) melted butter
• 1 tsp (5 mL) dried basil leaves
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) cherry tomatoes, halved
• CHEESE SAUCE:
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) butter
• 2 tbsp (30 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
• 1 cup (250 mL) milk
• 2/4 cup (175 mL) coarsely grated aged Canadian Cheddar
• Chopped parsley (optional)