QUAKER OATS PRIZE WINNING MEATLOAF

Quaker Oats Prize Winning Meatloaf image

Provided by Megan Stewart @GSMegan

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pound(s) hamburger
1 cup(s) tomato juice or sauce
3/4 cup(s) oats, quick or old fashioned, uncooked
1 - egg or 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1/4 cup(s) chopped onions
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon(s) pepper, optional
- see notes for optional add in ingredients

Steps:

Oven to 350 degrees. Combine ingredients and press into 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake 1 hour. Stand 5 min and drain off juices before slicing.
Note: Customize by adding one of the following: 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) corn or canned (drained); or 1/2 cup chopped green or red pepper; or 2 1/2 oz jar sliced mushrooms, drained; or 1/3 cup parmesan cheese; or 2 T finely chopped fresh parsley or cilantro; or Top meatloaf with 1 cup shredded cheese and bake 3 additional minutes for it to melt; or Spoon heated spaghetti sauce, pizza sauce, barbecue sauce, or salsa over meatloaf before serving.