Mom's Bruschetta Meatloaf

Let's hear it for Mom! The combination of ground beef, stuffing and bruschetta-style ingredients makes this meatloaf comfort food at its most delicious.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
• 1 lb. extra-lean ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup KRAFT Shredded Italian* Five Cheese Blend

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat oven to 375°F.
2. Mix tomatoes and stuffing mix. Reserve half for later use. Add meat and egg to remaining stuffing mixture; mix well. Press onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish.
3. Combine reserved stuffing mixture and onions; spread over meat mixture. Cover.
4. Bake 45 min.; top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 min. or until meatloaf is done (160ºF).

KITCHEN TIPS:

• Serve this comfort-food classic with hot mashed potatoes and a steamed fresh vegetable, such as broccoli.

This recipe was used with permission from Kraft Foods.