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

On floured surface, let dough stand, covered, at room temperature 1 hour. Reserve 1 tablespoon egg for glaze. Combine remaining ingredients; mix lightly. Shape into 9"x4" loaf in shallow baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes; drain. Roll dough to 10"x7" rectangle; let stand 10 minutes. Press onto bottom of greased 15"x10"x1" jelly roll pan. Place meat loaf in center of dough; fold dough ends over loaf. Cut six strips of dough on each side of loaf; cross over top. Press and seal with water. Brush with reserved egg. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with additional heated process cheese spread. 6 to 8 servings.

 

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