Meat Loaf Everybody Loves!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb. ground round
• 1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
• 2/3 c. diced sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 medium onion, peeled and diced
• 1/2 green pepper, diced
• 2 tsp. salt
• 1 small bay leaf, crumbled
• 1/4 tsp. thyme
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato sauce (1 1/4 c.)
• 1/2 Tbsp. oregano
• 1/2 tsp. basil