Wild Rice Meat Loaf

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 70 min.
Yield 6 servings
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I've shared this recipe with many friends. The unique, hearty meat loaf is full of surprises - tangy wild rice and pockets of cheddar cheese make it extra special. Even so, it's not that tricky to prepare...try it and see! -Genie Lang, Jamestown, North Dakota

Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups cooked wild rice
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound uncooked lean ground beef

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
  2. Firmly press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70 minutes. Cover with foil during the last 15 minutes if the top is browning too quickly.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 504 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 932mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 32g protein.

I've shared this recipe with many friends. The unique, hearty meat loaf is full of surprises - tangy wild rice and pockets of cheddar cheese make it extra special. Even so, it's not that tricky to prepare...try it and see! -Genie Lang, Jamestown, North Dakota
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