ketchup, and pickles Preheat the broiler to high Place the meat loaf on a foillined broiler pan and broil until just starting to crisp on the edges, about 5 minutes Top with the cheese and broil until melted, about minute longer Transfer to the toasted bun, dress as desired, and eat TESTING RAW MEAT MIXES FOR SEASONING Y ou may have noticed a problem: it’s always a good idea to taste your food for seasoning (that’d be salt and pepper) as you progress in a recipe, but it’s not feasible to taste raw meat mixes until they’re cooked How you know your meat loaf (or sausage, or stuffing; etc.) has enough salt in it before you pack it into a pan or bake it? There are two quick and easy ways First is to simply pull off a small amount and throw it into a hot skillet, cooking it like a miniature hamburger patty Even faster is to throw a bit on a microwave-safe plate A teaspoon-sized amount will cook through in 10 to 15 seconds Then taste and adjust your mix before committing to cooking it ...simply pull off a small amount and throw it into a hot skillet, cooking it like a miniature hamburger patty Even faster is to throw a bit on a microwave-safe plate A teaspoon-sized amount will cook through in 10 to 15 seconds Then taste and... A teaspoon-sized amount will cook through in 10 to 15 seconds Then taste and adjust your mix before committing to cooking it