Cheese-stuffed meat loaf

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Soft bread crumbs
1 Egg -- slightly beaten
1½ teaspoon Seasoned salt
¼ teaspoon Pepper
½ cup Milk
¾ cup Onion -- chopped, divided
1½ pounds Ground chuck
2 tablespoons Celery -- chopped
1 Jar sliced pimientio (2 oz.)
Drained
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 Egg -- slightly beaten
1 cup Cheddar cheese -- shredded
½ cup Soft bread crumbs
***Spicy Tomato Topping***
¾ cup Catsup
⅛ cup Brown sugar
¾ teaspoon Dry mustard
¼ teaspoon Allspice
⅛ teaspoon Clove

Directions

In large mixing bowl, combine 1½ cups bread crumbs, 1 egg, seasoned salt, pepper, milk, ½ cup chopped onion and ground chuck.

In 1 ½ -quart casserole, combine ¼ cup chopped onion, green pepper, celery, pimiento and lemon juice. Microwave at HIGH 2 to 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add eggs; blend well. Stir in cheese and ½ cup bread crumbs.

On strip of wax paper, shape meat mixture into 7 x 14-inch rectangle.

Spread cheese mixture over meat. Lifting wax paper for support, roll meat mixture from short side jelly roll fashion. Place seam-side down in 9 x 5-inch glass loaf dish. Cover with vented plastic wrap.

Microwave at MEDIUM HIGH 28 to 30 minutes. Add topping and microwave, uncovered, at MEDIUM HIGH 4 to 5 minutes. Rotate dish ½ turn after 15 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes.

Topping: Combine topping ingredients in small bowl and mix well.

Recipe By : G E Microwave Cookbook From:matejka@... (Anita A. Matejkadate:96-09-09 23:43:38 Edt

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