LAYERED ITALIAN LOAF 
50 saltine crackers, ground fine
1 1/4 c. milk
1/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. basil
3 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp. Pesto sauce
4 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
4 tbsp. tomato paste

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 5 x 9 inch loaf pan with foil. Grease foil. In large bowl combine first 10 ingredients. Add eggs and stir well. Spoon about 3/4 cup cracker mixture into three small bowls. Stir Pesto sauce into first bowl of cracker mixture. Spread into pan. Stir Parmesan cheese into second bowl and spread over Pesto layer. Stir tomato paste into third bowl and spread over cheese layer. Cover with foil and bake 55 to 60 minutes until set in center. Invert onto serving plate. Remove foil. Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices and serve warm. Yield: 12 to 14 servings.

 

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