Indiana Meat Loaf

By CarlaKay

Simple and delicious "Hoosier" home-style cooking.
From the Nutbread and Nostalgia Cookbook by the junior league of South Bend, Indiana.

Ingredients

• 2 slices rye bread, cubed
• 2 slices white bread, cubed
• 1 cup water
• 1 pound ground beef, or chuck or sirloin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon snipped parsley
• 3 tablespoons grated Parmesean cheese
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 can (8 ouces) tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon oregano

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine breads and water. When water has been absorbed, mash with fork. Stir in meat, onion, parsley, and cheese. Add the egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Place the mixture in a 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan. Dot with butter. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Combine tomato sauce and oregano. Pour on top of meat loaf. Continue baking for 20 minutes. Can be prepared in advance.