How to Make Meatloaf with Oats

Tools:

• Metal baking pan
• Large bowl
• Small bowl

Ingredients: 

Meatloaf

• 1-1/2 Pound(s) 85% lean ground beef
• 1 Cup(s) Quaker® Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
• 1/4 Cup(s) finely chopped onion
• 1 Can(s) (8 oz.) tomato sauce
• 1/2 Teaspoon(s) Black pepper

Secret Sauce

• 1/3 Cup(s) Mayonnaise
• 2 Tablespoon(s) Ketchup

Toppings

• 8 Whole large (about 4” x 6” each) slices cheddar cheese
• 8 Whole strips thick-sliced bacon, crisp-cooked and halved
• 2 Whole medium tomatoes, sliced
• 8 Whole hamburger buns or other favorite roll or bread, split and toasted (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 13” x 9” metal baking pan with cooking spray.
3. For meatloaf, combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press mixture into pan.
4. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is done (160°F) and center is no longer pink. Drain off any juices.
5. Heat broiler. For secret sauce, combine ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Spread over hot meatloaf, completely covering; cut meatloaf into 8 rectangles. (Do not remove from pan.)
6. Top each rectangle with cheese, 2 half pieces bacon and tomato slices.
7. Broil meatloaf 5 to 6 inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve, if desired, on bun or bread.