Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

MEATLOAF
1-1/2 pounds 85% lean ground beef
1 cup Quaker� Oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

SECRET SAUCE
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons catsup

TOPPINGS:
8 large (about 4� x 6� each) slices cheddar cheese
8 strips thick-sliced bacon, crisp-cooked and halved
2 medium tomatoes, sliced
8 hamburger buns or other favorite roll or bread, split and toasted (optional)

Heat oven to 350�F. Spray 13� x 9� metal baking pan with cooking spray.

For meatloaf, combine all meatloaf ingredients in large bowl; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press mixture into pan.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until meatloaf is to medium doneness (160�F) and center is no longer pink. Drain off any juices. Heat broiler.

For secret sauce, combine ingredients in small bowl; mix well. Spread over hot meatloaf, completely covering; cut meatloaf into 8 rectangles. (Do not remove from pan.) Top each rectangle with cheese, 2 half pieces bacon and tomato slices.

Broil meatloaf 5 to 6 inches from heat source 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve, if desired, on bun or bread.

8 SERVINGS

AUTHOR: Gale