Crustworthy Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (1 lb.) loaf frozen white dough, thawed
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 1/2 c. fresh bread crumbs
1 (8 oz.) jar Cheez Whiz
3/4 c. chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation

On floured surface, let dough stand, covered, at room temperature 1 hour.
Reserve 1 tablespoon eggs for glaze.
Combine remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
Shape into 9 x 4-inch loaf in shallow baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 45 minutes; drain.
Roll dough to 10 x 7-inch rectangle.
Let stand 10 minutes.
Press onto bottom of greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan.
Place meat loaf in center of dough; fold dough ends over loaf.
Cut 6 strips of dough on each side of loaf; cross over top.
Press and seal with water. Brush with reserved egg.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Serve with additional heated cheese spread.
Serves 6 to 8.