All American Meatloaf

By Susan52

Ingredients

• 2-pounds ground beef
• 1-cup quick cooking oats
• 1 -onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 -eggs
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 4 slices Cheddar cheese, halved

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2.Mix ground beef, quick oats, onion, milk, eggs, 1/4 cup ketchup, parsley, garlic, salt, basil, and black pepper together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; pat the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
3.Bake meatloaf in the preheated oven until firm and no longer pink inside, 1 to 1 1/4 hours. An instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meat loaf should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
4.Remove from oven, spread 2 tablespoons ketchup over loaf, and top with Cheddar cheese slices; return to oven and bake until cheese has melted, about 5 more minutes.