Cajun Meat Loaf

Mix together:
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp white pepper
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

In a saucepan, melt 4 tbsp butter.
Add 3/4 c onion, 1/2 c celery, 1/2 c. green sweet peppers, 1/4 c green onions 3-4 cloves garlic - all finely chopped.

Add 1 tbsp Tabasco sauce, 1 tbsp Worcestershire, and spice mix. Stir over heat for 6 minutes, or until the mixture starts "sticking excessively" to the pan.

Stir in 1/2 c evaporated milk and 1/2 cup Ketchup, scraping pan well. Cook for 2 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temp.

In a large bowl, combine 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1/2 lb ground pork, 2 eggs, lightly beaten, and 1 cup very fine bread crumbs.
Remove the bay leaves from the vegetable mixture and add to meat. Combine well.

Shape into a loaf that is about 1 1/2 inches high, 6 inches wide and 12 inches long on a baking pan. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, then raise heat to 400 degrees and continue cooking until done - about 35 minutes