Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 lbs. ground chuck beef
  • 3 slices fresh berad, cubed
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped green peper
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 1 cup (4 oz.) shreddde cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices fresh bread, finely crumbled

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, mix together beef, bread, milk, salt and pepper.

Make cheese stuffing in 1-1/2 qt. casserole place onion, pepper, celery and lemon juice. MICROWAVE AT HIGH 3 MINUTES, until lightly sauteed. Add egg to hot vegetables and stir to blend well. Stir in cheese and fine bread crumbs.

Pat half of meat mixture in bottom of 9-in pie plate. Mound filling over meat leaving about 1-in uncovered at edges. Spread remaining meat mixture over filling. (Meat mixture is soft and spreads easily.) Seal around edges. Brush assembled meatloaf with 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce.

Cover with plastic wrap leaving vent. Microwave medium to 170 degrees about 25-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.