Everyday Meat Loaf

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

• Ready In: 25 mins
• 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.