Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Sauce

BY: Christy

1.  Cheeseburger Meatloaf and Sauce
2.  sautéed shitake mushrooms (sautéed in butter and chopped garlic)
3.  steamed broccoli
4.  rolls
5.  apple slices

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CHEESEBURGER MEATLOAF AND SAUCE

1 lb. ground beef
1 t. seasoning (garlic powder, black pepper, and salt mixed)
1 med. onion, chopped
1 med. bell pepper, chopped
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
2 T. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 c. sour cream
1 c. crushed crackers (like Ritz)
2 slices white bread

Preheat over to 350.  Mix all ingredients together, except the slices of
bread.  Shape into a loaf.  Line a 1 1/2-qt. loaf pan with the bread slices
(this soaks up the excess grease/juice).  Place meatloaf on top of bread.
Bake loaf for 45 minutes.  Discard bread when meat is removed from oven.

SAUCE

1 (10-3/4-ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups grated Cheddar
chopped onions, optional

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