Savory Mushroom Meatloaf

A moist and flavorful ground beef meatloaf with sliced mushrooms, onion, red bell pepper, yogurt, grated Parmesan and cubes of cheddar cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup onion, finely-diced
1 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/4 pounds lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups Italian-style bread crumbs
1/2 cup (about 2 ounces) Wisconsin Parmesan cheese, grated
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).
2. In non-stick skillet, melt butter and cook mushrooms, onion, red pepper, and garlic over medium heat until softened, 5 to 6 minutes.
3. In large bowl, combine mushroom mixture with the remaining ingredients; mix thoroughly. Place in 9x5x3-inch loaf pan and bake 50 to 60 minutes. Drain fat.
4. Let meatloaf stand for 5 minutes before slicing.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.