Everyday Meat Loaf

Submitted by jmk8621

"Microwave meatloaf recipe originally from Cooking Light. Browning a bit of cheese on top gives it a nice oven-baked look."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄3 cup reduced-sodium marinara sauce
• 1⁄3 cup Japanese-style bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons onions, grated
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb ground sirloin
• 1 large egg
• cooking spray
• 2 ounces part-skim mozzarella cheese or 1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded

directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl; stir gently to combine. Spread beef mixture evenly in a 9 1/2-inch microwave-safe loaf dish coated with cooking spray; do not pack beef mixture into dish. Loosely cover with a paper towel. Microwave at HIGH 8-10 minutes.
2. Preheat broiler.
3. Sprinkle meat loaf with cheese; broil 3 minutes or until browned.