1 egg
1 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 c. chopped onion or 1 pkg. Lipton onion soup mix
1/2 to 1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
1 c. (4 oz.) shredded Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8 x 4 x 2-inch loaf pan. Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2-inch of sides. Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese.

Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 50 to 55 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°F. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings.