Tasty Meatloaf

Throw all of the meatloaf ingredients into a big bowl. Roll up your sleeves and dig in. Mix those ingredients by hand until they are all blended together.

Spray a rectangular baking pan (I used a 9×13) with oil and form the mixture into a loaf and set the loaf in the middle of the pan.

Bake the loaf uncovered for 1 hour at 350 F. Once it is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to sit in the pan for about 10 minutes before carefully removing it to a serving plate. Add enough hot water to the pan to make 1/2 cup of liquid. Blend the leftover juices with the water.

For the topping: In a separate saucepan over medium heat add the flour and cream. Stir to combine. Add the juices from the baking pan to the roux and blend well. Next, add the thyme and salt to taste. Allow to simmer gently for about 5 minutes. If the liquid gets too thick, add more water. It should be pouring consistency. Pour the cream mixture over the meatloaf and serve.