Recipe of the Week

Cheeseburger Meatloaf & Sauce

Recipe from the kitchen of Nancy Jordan, Pea Ridge The 2008 Cook’s Library of Treasures Pea Ridge Community Library

1 tsp. house seasoning, pre-mixed (recipe below)

1 tsp. seasoned salt

1 lb. ground beef

1 med. onion, chopped

1 med. bell pepper, chopped

1 c. cheddar cheese, grated

2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 c. sour cream 1

c. crushed butter crackers

2 slices white bread

House seasoning:

1 c. salt

1/4 c. black pepper

1/4 c. garlic powder

Sauce:

1 can cream of mushroom soup

1 c. milk

1 1/2 c. cheddar cheese, grated

Chopped onions, optional

Fresh chopped parsley, optional

To make House Seasoning, mix together salt, black pepper and garlic powder. Store in shaker or airtight container.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix all ingredients together except bread slices. Shape into loaf. Line bottom of a 1 1/2 quart loaf pan with bread slices. Place meatloaf on top of bread. Bake for 45 minutes. (The bread absorbs the grease and should be discarded after loaf is removed from pan.) Top with sauce.

Sauce: Heat soup and milk over medium heat; add cheese. Add onions and parsley, if desired. Pour sauce over meatloaf or pass at the table.

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