QUAKER OATS PRIZE-WINNING MEAT LOAF
Servings: 8

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1 cup tomato juice
3/4 cup Quaker Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 tsp pepper

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine all ingredients; mix lighly but thoroughly. Pat into 8x4-inch inch loaf pan.

Bake 1 hour or until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Drain; let stand 5 minutes before serving.

MIX-INS:
Customize meat loaf by adding one of the following mix-ins with meat loaf ingredients; proceed as directed above.

- 1/2 cup frozen (thawed) or canned corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
- One 2.5-oune jar sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbsp finely chopped parsley or cilantro

TOPPINGS:
- Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded cheese after removing meat loaf from oven and draining; let stand 5 minutes before serving.
- Spoon ready-prepared spaghetti sause, pizza sauce or salsa over each serving