Prize-Winning Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1-1/2  pounds 90% lean ground beef
• 1  cup tomato juice or tomato sauce
• 3/4  cup Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1  egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1/4  cup chopped onion
• 1/2  teaspoon salt (optional)
• 1/4  teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan.

Bake 1 hour to medium (160°F) doneness until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes; drain off any juices before slicing.

• Prep Time: 15 min
• Cook Time Time: 55 min

Variations

Customize meatloaf by adding one of the following to meatloaf ingredients: 1) 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) or canned (drained) corn 2) 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper 3) One 2-1/2-ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained 4) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 5) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Sprinkle top of baked meatloaf with 1 cup shredded cheese. Return to oven for 3 minutes to melt cheese. Spoon heated prepared spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, barbecue sauce or salsa over each serving.

Yield

8

Nutrition Information

1/8 of recipe