Pepper Jack Meatloaf

By sheppell

Ingredients

• 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 (90% lean)
• 1 cup (4 ounces) pepper Jack cheese, divided
• 1 cup salsa, optional

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 70mins

Preparation

Step 1

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. loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in. of sides. Pat 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. Serve with salsa if desired.