Preheat the oven to (350°F)=(176°C) Grease a loaf pan or 9 by 9-inch pan. I used a loaf pan 9-1/2 inches by 5-1/12 inches by 2-3/4 inches today. Soak the bread crumbs in the milk. Combine the ground beef, eggs, onions, salt, ground sage, and pepper in a large bowl. Next, add the breadcrumbs that have been soaking. Now I use my hands to thoroughly mix it completely. Remember to drain the grease off before slathering on the ketchup mix. Bake UNCOVERED for 50-60 minutes. Pull the meatloaf out of the oven for the last ten minutes to add the topping and return it to the oven.
Combine ketchup, brown sugar, and dry mustard, mix completely. I make the sweet and spicy ketchup topping and set it aside so it’s ready for the last ten minutes of cooking.