Cookbook:Meatloaf IV

| American cuisine

Ingredients

 * 2 slices whole-wheat bread, toasted and cubed
 * 2 beaten eggs
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * ½ cup milk
 * ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * 3 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
 * 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
 * 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
 * ½ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon pepper
 * 1½ pounds ground beef
 * Cooking spray
 * ½ cup (or more) ketchup

Procedure

 * 1) Preheat oven to 325°F.
 * 2) Combine beaten eggs, milk, mustard, onion, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pepper, and salt, then bread cubes.
 * 3) Crumble beef into mixture.
 * 4) Fold meat and sauce mixture together.
 * 5) Heavily spray a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish or Dutch oven with cooking spray.
 * 6) Form meat into a loaf shape in pan no more than 3 inches high.
 * 7) Cover with ketchup, even if it takes more than ½ cup.
 * 8) Bake 75 minutes or more, if desired.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If Dutch oven is used, it should not be as hot as for breads.
 * Great in leftovers for sandwiches.