Swiss Loaf A Meatloaf By Peg Bracken Recipes

SWISS CHEESE MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side or until cooked but not crisp. Drain on a paper towel; set aside. , In a bowl, combine the egg, crackers, 4 tablespoons cheese, onion, garlic, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Place bacon pieces over top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-4 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and cheese is melted.

SWISS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F Beat the egg in a large bowl, add sage, salt and pepper and mix. Add beef, cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup cheese and the onion.
• Blend.
• Form into a loaf and place in a 2 quart loaf pan. Arrange bacon on top of loaf.
• Bake for 40 minutes. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake 10 minutes longer.

BACON SWISS MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk, 1 cup swiss cheese, 3/4 cup bacon, bread crumbs, garlic powder and onion powder.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• Shape into a loaf in a greased 11 inch X 7 inch X 2 inch baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
• Drain.
• Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.
• Bake 3-5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
• Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.