Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf
POWER LEVEL: Medium High (7)
MICROWAVE TIME: 27 to 29 min., total
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs. ground chuck beef
- 3 slices fresh bread, cubed
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped green pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1 cup (4-oz.) shredded Cheddar cheese
- 3 slices fresh bread, finely crumbled
Preparation
Step 1
Make meat loaf mixture: In large mixing 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 Medium High (7) 3 Minutes, until lightly sauteed. Add egg to hot vegetables and stir to blend well. Stir in cheese and fine bread crumbs. To assemble meat loaf: Place 6-oz. custard cup in center of 10-in. pie plate. Pat half of meat mixture in bottom of pie plate around custard cup. Mound filling over meat leaving about 1-in. uncovered at edges. Spread remaining meat mixture over filling. Seal around edges. Cover with plastic wrap and vent. Microwave at Medium High (7), 24 to 26 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 12 minutes. Let meat loaf stand about 10 minutes to firm before serving.