Meat Loaf Supreme

Name: Meat Loaf Supreme
Ingredients: 2 lb. extra lean hamburger, ground chuck, ground round or a little of each; 1 c. milk; 2 to 3 slices bread, torn; 3 slices quartered American or Cheddar cheese (optional); 1 egg (2 if small), beaten; 1 c. crushed saltine crackers (you can also use some oats or even Fritos); 1 chopped onion; 1 chopped green pepper; salt and pepper to taste

9 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. extra lean hamburger, ground chuck, ground round or a little of each
1 c. milk
2 to 3 slices bread, torn
3 slices quartered American or Cheddar cheese (optional)
1 egg (2 if small), beaten
1 c. crushed saltine crackers (you can also use some oats or even Fritos)
1 chopped onion
1 chopped green pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 375°.
2

Mix milk with torn bread; stir until bread is soaked in milk before adding to meat loaf.
3

In large bowl, mix all ingredients and form into loaf.
4

If too much liquid, add more crushed crackers.
5

Cover entire loaf with catsup. Add a tiny bit of water around loaf if using extra lean ground chuck.
6

Bake at 375° for about 45 minutes.
7

Cut through center of loaf or even slice entire loaf to ensure even baking and let bake another 20 minutes.
8

Ovens vary so check after 15 minutes.