Meatloaf Tropicale

Very good!

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  large egg
• 1  cup banana, Mashed (2 large ripe bananas)
• 1⁄2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, Chopped
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄8 teaspoon allspice
• 2  slices bacon
• 2  tablespoons onions, Chopped
• 3  tablespoons orange marmalade

Directions

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon and marmalade, together.
3. Spread the mixture in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches.
4. Crisscross the bacon slices on the top of the meat mixture and spread the marmalade over the whole thing.
5. Bake, uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.
6. Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
7. NOTE: The bananas add a unique, almost mysterious flavor and a special moistness to this elegant meat loaf.