Best Ever Meatloaf

2 eggs
2/3 C milk
3 slices bread, torn into pieces
1/2 C onion, chopped
1/2 C carrot, grated
1 C cheddar cheese, shredded
1 t parsley
1 t basil
1 t salt
1 t pepper
1-2 lbs meat loaf mix

Preheat oven to 350. In a large bowl beat eggs. Add milk and bread, let stand until liquid is absorbed. Stir in onion, carrots, cheese, and seasonings. Add meatloaf mix, mix well. In a shallow baking pan shape mixture into loaf. Bake for 45 minutes.

Topping
1/2 C ketchup
1/2 C brown sugar

Make topping while meatloaf is baking. Spread over loaf after the 45 minute baking time. Bake an additional 30 minutes or until cooked through.