Improving on Prize-Winning Meatloaf

What’s better than making a prize-winning meatloaf recipe? Improving on it.

Prize-Winning Meatloaf

This great meatloaf recipe was merely the base for a few additions.

I added the green pepper and some corn.

With my additions, this was right at the top of my loaf pan.

It tasted awesome!

Prize-Winning Meatloaf

Prep Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 55 minutes | Servings: Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1-1/2 Pound(s) 90% lean ground beef
1 Cup(s) tomato juice or tomato sauce
3/4 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (quick or old-fashioned, uncooked)
1 egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 Cup(s) chopped onion
1/2 Teaspoon(s) salt (optional)
1/4 Teaspoon(s) Black pepper

Directions:

Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, combine all ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Press into 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour to medium (160°F) doneness until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Let stand 5 minutes; drain off any juices before slicing.

Serving Tips: Customize meatloaf by adding one of the following to meatloaf ingredients: 1) 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) or canned (drained) corn 2) 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper 3) One 2-1/2-ounce jar sliced mushrooms, drained 4) 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese 5) 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro Sprinkle top of baked meatloaf with 1 cup shredded cheese. Return to oven for 3 minutes to melt cheese. Spoon heated prepared spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, barbecue sauce or salsa over each serving.

Source: http://www.quakeroats.com/cooking-and-recipe/prize-winning-meatloaf.aspx