Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | 100g cooked | 250 |
| Milk | 1 cup (244ml) whole | 149 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Cracker | 5 saltine crackers (15g) | 66 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
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Directions
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Combine meatloaf ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2.Gently press beef mixture into bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Bake in 375°F oven 20 to 25 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Carefully pour off drippings.
3.Meanwhile combine topping ingredients, except cheese, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 11 to 12 minutes, stirring once.
4.Spread topping on meatloaf to edges of pan; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
5.Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 even pieces.