Quick & Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tsp (each) instant minced onion, basil, and parsley
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp garlic salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/2 green pepper, diced (optional)
• 9 single saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 1½ lbs Coleman ground chuck

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix ingredients using the above order. Gently stir in the Coleman ground chuck. Divide the mixture into four equal parts, and shape into small loaves. Place loaves in a glass casserole dish.

Using a 900 – 1,000 watt microwave, cook the loaves on high for 12 – 13 minutes (if your microwave does not have a turntable, turn at 6 minutes). Cook an additional 5 – 7 minutes at 50% power. Allow standing time of 10 minutes, and then check for doneness. The internal temperature should read 160° F. Return loaves to oven at 50% power if more time is needed. Drain excess grease, and place loaves on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb additional fat. Serve on a meat platter with additional ketchup or salsa on the side.

Serve this meatloaf with boiled red-skin potatoes and a green salad tossed with tidbits of fresh broccoli, tomato, garbanzo beans, and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Add a loaf of your favorite crusty bread and bowl of strawberries for dessert! Delicious, yet very quick and easy.

Makes 4 servings

Per 3 oz serving: 181 calories; 59% of calories from fat; 12g total fat; 5g saturated fat; 75mg cholesterol; 705mg sodium; 6g total carbohydrates; 12g protein