Mile-High Meat Loaf

Ingredients

• 2 loaves day-old white bread, crusts removed
• 10 pounds ground beef
• 2 medium onions, finely chopped
• 8 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme leaves
• 1 cup whole milk
• Salt and pepper
• About 3 cups ketchup, or more if desired

Directions

Preheat oven 350 degrees F.

Line 3 (9-by 5-inch) loaf pans with wax paper and set aside.

Make bread crumbs by placing the bread in the work bowl of a food processor and processing until finely ground. Transfer crumbs to a large bowl. Add all ingredients, except ketchup, to the bowl; mix until just combined. Divide and shape the meat mixture into loaves in the prepared pans. Spread a layer of ketchup over the top to cover the meat loaf. Bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until completely cooked through. Remove from heat and let meatloaf cool for 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.