Cheesy Meat Loaf
Recipe from
Better Homes and Gardens
Purchased pesto, a biti of beer, and cheese imparts a flavor punch to ordinary meat loaf.
Servings:
Makes 4 servings.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
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1egg, slightly beatensee savings
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3/4 cupsoft rye bread crumbs (1 slice)see savings
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3/4 cupshredded provolone or mozzarella cheese (3 ounces)see savings
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3 tablespoonsbeer, milk, or watersee savings
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2 tablespoonspurchased pestosee savings
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1/4 teaspoonground nutmegsee savings
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1/4 teaspoonpeppersee savings
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1 poundlean ground beefsee savings
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Sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese (optional)see savings
Directions
1.
In a large bowl, combine egg, bread crumbs; cheese; beer, milk, or water; pesto; nutmeg; and pepper. Add ground beef; mix well. Form into a loaf, and place in an 8x4x3-inch loaf pan.
2.
Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 45 to 50 minutes or until meat is done (160 degree F).
3.
Remove from oven. Transfer to a platter. If desired, diagonally halve slices of provolone or mozzarella cheese. Place three cheese triangles on top of meat loaf. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Makes 4 servings.
Test Kitchen Tip
For safety's sake, ground meats (pork, veal, or beef) need to be cooked to 160 degree F; ground poultry (chicken or turkey) should be cooked to 165 degree F. An easy way to check the temperature of ground meat dishes is to use an instant-read thermometer. Insert the thermometer about 1/4 inch into the loaf for 10 seconds.
Nutrition information
Calories 341, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Sodium 338 mg, Carbohydrate 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%. Exchanges: Starch .5, Lean Meat 4, Fat 1.5.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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