Porridge Meatloaf

This is an excellent way to use up leftover porridge. You may find it worthwhile to cook extra porridge just to make this tasty dish.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Yields: 1 loaf

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 lb minced beef
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork or 1⁄2 lb  veal
• 1  onion, finely chopped
• 1  leek, thinly sliced (optional)
• 1  cup oatmeal
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon savory
• 1⁄8 teaspoon thyme
• 1⁄2 cup  consomme or 1⁄2 cup red wine

Directions

1. (Use 2 cups COLD porridge. To make porridge, stir 1 cup oatmeal into 2 cups water and cook til thickened.).
2. Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a bowl.
3. Grease loaf pan, sprinkle with flour, and shake out excess.
4. Pack in mixture and place in pan filled with hot water (til water comes up 1/2 side of loaf pan).
5. Bake 325F 1 hour or until top is golden brown.
6. Serve hot or cold.