Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350*.
  2. Cut each of three cheese slices into four strips; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl combine egg and tomato juice; stir in oats, onion, Worcestershire sauce, bouillon granules, garlic powder and pepper.
  4. Add ground meat; mix well.
  5. In a shallow baking dish shape half of the meat mixture into an 8x4-inch loaf. Make a 1/2 inch indentation down center of meat mixture.
  6. Arrange cheese strips in indentation.
  7. Shape remaining meat mixture over chees strips, pinching edges to seal.
  8. Bake about 1 hour or until done (160*F). Cut remaining cheese slices in half diagonally. Place on top of meat loaf. Bake until cheese is melted.
  9. If desired, garnish with tomato and parsley.