CARNATION CHEESEBURGER LOAF

Yield: Makes 4-6 servings.

Ingredients

• ½ cup undiluted Carnation
• 1 egg
• 1 cup cracker crumbs
• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 1½ teaspoons salt
• ¼ cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon catsup
• 1 cup grated cheese total, divided into two 1/2-cup portions

Directions

1. Blend ½ cup undiluted Carnation with 1 egg, 1 cup cracker crumbs, 1½ pounds ground beef, 1½ teaspoons salt, ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 teaspoon dry mustard and 1 tablespoon catsup.
2. Line loaf pan with heavy waxed paper and place ½ cup grated cheese on bottom of pan.
3. Place half meat loaf mixture over cheese; top with another ½ cup grated cheese.
4. Cover with remaining meat.
5. Bake in moderate oven (350°F.) about 1 hour.
6. Allow to stand 10 minutes before removing from pan.

Timing

• about 1 hour
• 10 minutes

Temperature

• 350°F.

Equipment

• measuring cups and spoons; knife and cutting board; mixing bowl; mixing utensil; cheese grater if needed; loaf pan; heavy waxed paper; oven; removal or serving spatula