Fuzzy, I start with about 1 1/2# ground. 70/30 deer/beef fat.
1 cup croutons
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chile powder
1 tsp thyme
1 onion chopped
2-3 tsp already chopped garlic
3-4 jalopeno's chopped
1 egg
some people add grated carrots. I don't.

Mash croutons to fine crumbs
Mix all ingredients, but fold into meat. don't squeeze the meat.
Shape loaf into pyrex dish.
Glaze with 1/2 cup ketchup
1 tbs cumin
worcestershire
La. Crystal hot sauce
1 tbs honey

bake at 325, to about 145 internal temp. Remember to let stand after internal temp is reached.

I stole this recipie and modified it to my likeing.

Good Luck. Capt Brad.