Meat Loaf Everybody Loves! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground round
1 1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
2/3 c. diced sharp Cheddar cheese
1 medium onion, peeled and diced
1/2 green pepper, diced
2 tsp. salt
1 small bay leaf, crumbled
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomato sauce (1 1/4 c.)
1/2 Tbsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil

Preparation

Set oven at 350\u00b0.
Mix beef, crumbs, cheese, onion, green pepper and seasonings.
Combine eggs and tomato sauce.
Mix with meat combination.
Shape meat mixture into two loaves in buttered, shallow pan.
Bake about 1 hour or until browned and done through. Serve hot.