PEPPER JACK MEAT LOAF

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For a simple yet sensational dinner, try this recipe. This is a quick way to put a zesty twist on a traditional main dish.-Debra Hartze, Zeeland, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup (4 ounces) pepper jack cheese, divided
1 cup salsa, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in. of sides. Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 681mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 30g protein.