CORN-TOPPED MEAT LOAF

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A cheesy Mexicorn topping gives this tender meat loaf a Southwest flair. "I've made it for years," notes Laura Webb of Lindstrom, Minnesota. "It's one of my husband's favorites."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons tomato juice
1/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef
TOPPING:
1-1/2 teaspoons butter
1-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup canned Mexicorn, drained
2 slices process American cheese, diced
2 green pepper rings, cut into strips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the egg, tomato juice, oats, onion, salt, chili powder and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into an ungreased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour and salt until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in corn and cheese until cheese is melted. , Pour over meat loaf; top with green pepper strips. Bake 20-25 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 calories, Fat 19g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1030mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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