EASY MEAT LOAF

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"My mother-in-law invented this recipe by mistake, but it was so well received, it became the most popular way for her to make meat loaf," says Pat Jensen of Oak Harbor, Ohio. "With just five ingredients, it couldn't be any easier."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (10-1/2 ounces) condensed French onion soup, undiluted
1-1/3 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 33 crackers)
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed golden mushroom soup, undiluted

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, onion soup and cracker crumbs. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf. Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes., Pour mushroom soup over loaf. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 21g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 1464mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.