Diner Meat Loaf

4-6 servings
1 loaf
time to make 2¼ hours 10 min prep

1 1/2 lbs 80% lean ground beef
1 cup soft breadcrumbs
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup onions, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, light beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon oregano
1 (5 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 slices mozzarella cheese

1. Preheat oven to 350 F

2. Combine all ingredients except tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese.

3. Mix lightly.

4. In a 10×6″ loaf pan, shape loaf.

5. Bake 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

6. Drain excess fat.

7. Pour tomato sauce over loaf during last 1/2 hour of baking time.

8. Place mozzarella cheese on top.

9. Bake 5 to 10 minutes more.