Ingredients & Method:
1. In large bowl, combine:
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs (11 crackers)
- 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
- 16 oz can tomato paste (2/3 cup)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
- 3/4 tsp salt
- dash pepper
Put 1/2 of mixture in the bottom of the pan.
2. Combine:
- 1/2 cup cracker crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
- 13 oz can mushrooms chopped (1/2 cup)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Spread (2) over bottom layer of meat loaf (1).
Add remainder of meat on top.
Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
Yield: 8 servings
–Muriel L.
