CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Category: Entrée
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, finely diced to make 1 cup
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 pounds ground beef
1 1/4 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
2 ounces (1/2 cup) Wisconsin Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup plain Yogurt
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
8 ounces (2 cups) Wisconsin Cheddar cheese curds
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper

Cooking Directions:

In a non-stick skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms, onion, red pepper and garlic over medium heat until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Cool Slightly.

In a large bowl, combine mushroom mixture with remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly.

Place in a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and bake at 350ºF for 50 to 60 minutes.

Drain fat. Let meatloaf stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

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