• Heat oven to 375°F.
• Using cooking spray, spray a loaf pan to allow easy removal.
  
• In large bowl, add the garlic, the trinity of onion, celery, bell pepper, panko, eggs, ketchup, milk
  
• Add thyme, cayenne, paprika and Creole seasoning,
  
• Using hands, mix together thoroughly.
  
• Pack meat into loaf pan,
  
• Bake in oven for 40-45 minutes until the temp reaches 160°F.
  
• While the meat is in the oven, prepare the glaze. (see below)
• Set aside until ready to use
• About 20 minutes into baking your meatloaf, remove it from the oven and spread the glaze evenly and thickly over the top
  
• Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking until it's fully cooked

To make the glaze

• In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce.
  
• About 25 minutes into baking your meatloaf, remove it from the oven and spread the glaze evenly and thickly over the top.
• Return the meatloaf to the oven and continue baking until it's fully cooked (20-35 minutes more, depending on the recipe, meatloaf thickness, and your oven).
• Meatloaf should reach 165ºF internal temperature
• Rest the meatloaf for 10 minutes before slicing