1 1/2 lb. ground beef
2 c. tomato sauce
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 c. oatmeal
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 tsp. garlic powder
4 slices American cheese

Combine ground beef, 1 cup tomato sauce, egg, oatmeal, onion, salt, thyme, and garlic powder. Mix well. Pack 1/2 of mixture in loaf pan. Arrange cheese slices on top. Pack remaining beef mixture over cheese. Turn out into shallow pan. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes. Pour off excess fat. Pour remaining 1 cup tomato sauce over top. Bake for 30 minutes longer.