Surprise Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. applesauce
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. coarse bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 egg, slightly beaten
4 oz. Cheddar cheese, cubed

Preparation

Combine applesauce, salt, nutmeg and pepper.
Add ground beef, bread crumbs, chopped onion and egg; mix thoroughly.
Fold cheese into meat mixture.
Mold into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan and bake at 350\u00b0 for 75 minutes.
Let stand 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.