Ellen cooks Parmesan Meatloaf

Parmesan Meatloaf

(from Kraftfoods.com)

Ingredients

1 lb +/- Cordray's ground beef

1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, divided (Ragu is our favorite)

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs

1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, divided

1/4 cup finely chopped onion 

1 egg lightly beaten

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Directions

1.  Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

2.  Mix meat, 1/4 spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup of the cheese, onion, egg and seasoning.

3.  Shape into loaf in 12x8 inch baking dish.  Top with remaining 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce and remaining 2 Tbsp cheese.

4.  Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until cooked through (160 deg.)

I'm sure everyone has a meatloaf recipe, but this one is the best I've tasted!  I've tried cooking meatloaf a couple times since I got married, but never found a recipe I wanted second helpings of.  This one has become a staple at my house because it is a deliciously easy and satisfying meal!  The parmesean cheese gives it a nice flavor without being overwhelming and it is moist without being soggy.  Everyone in my family loves this for dinner, especially the boys.  I can even get my finicky-with-meat 1 year old to eat his fair share!  We occasionally add a few extra spices or a little more cheese, just for a little variety.  So go ahead and give it a try- this meatloaf recipe is perfect for that package of Cordray's ground beef sitting in your freezer!

Happy Cooking!
Ellen