Ingredients
1 large egg, lightly beaten1 cup seasoned bread crumbs1/4 cup chopped onion1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)1 cup (4 ounces) pepper jack cheese, divided1 cup salsa, optional
Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in. of sides. Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa if desired.
