Indiana Meat Loaf
By: Carla
Published: Thursday, September 9, 2010 - 7:34am

Ingredients




2 slices rye bread, cubed
2 slices white bread, cubed
1 cup water
1 pound ground beef, or chuck or sirloin
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon snipped parsley
3 tablespoons grated Parmesean cheese
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (8 ouces) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

1 In a large bowl, combine breads and water. 2 When water has been absorbed, mash with fork. 3 Stir in meat, onion, parsley, and cheese. 4 Add the egg, salt, and pepper. 5 Mix well. 6 Place the mixture in a 9 x 5 x 3-inch pan. 7 Dot with butter. 8 Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. 9 Combine tomato sauce and oregano. 10 Pour on top of meat loaf. 11 Continue baking for 20 minutes. 12 Can be prepared in advance.

About


Simple and delicious “Hoosier” home-style cooking.
From the Nutbread and Nostalgia Cookbook by the junior league of South Bend, Indiana.