Pepper Jack Meatloaf

1 egg

1 c seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 c chopped onion

1/2 to 1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 c shredded monterey jack cheese, divided

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8 in x 4 in x 2 in loaf pan.  Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in of sides.  Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-55 min or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 5 min longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings

That is from an old quick cooking magazine.