Friday, March 26, 2004

Cheeseburger Meatloaf

1/3 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c. milk
2 lg. eggs
2 lbs. ground beef                                                                                                     1 small onion, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt                                                                                                            1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/2 c. ketchup
1 Tbs. yellow mustard

In large bowl, soak bread crumbs in milk for five minutes. Mix in eggs then beef, onion and salt. Pat mixture into rectangle, place cheese in a line down the middle, then fold sides and ends of meat over cheese, sealing well to keep cheese inside during baking.

In microwave-proof baking dish, place meatloaf into dish covering with plastic wrap, turning back one corner for vent. Microwave on high for 6 minutes. Rotate dish and microwave 7 minutes, rotate dish again and microwave for 3 to 5 minutes or until loaf is firm, 18 minutes in all.

In a cup, combine ketchup and mustard. Uncover meat loaf, spread with 1/2 of mixture. Microwave for 1 minute uncovered. Spread with remaining mixture and microwave for 1 more minute.

I always serve this with mashed potatoes and peas.  This recipe can be halved.  Cut down cooking time slightly.

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