Lynne M. Giffen's Recipe

Pepper Jack Meat Loaf

Category: Recipes

1 egg
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup (4 ounces) pepper Jack cheese, divided

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs,
onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture
and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture onto
the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased
8-in. x 4-in. x 2-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup
cheese over meat to within 1/2 in. of sides. Pat
remaining beef mixture over cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-55 minutes or
until meat is no longer pink and a meat
thermometer reads 160. Sprinkle with remaining
cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is
melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings.