1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 egg
12 Ritz-style crackers, coarsely
crushed (about 1/2 cup crushed)
6 ounces Cheddar cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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In large bowl, combine beef, salsa, egg and crackers. Grate half the cheese and add to mixture. On baking pan with sides, form ground beef mixture into 9 x 5-inch loaf. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice remaining cheese into triangles. During last 2 minutes of baking, place triangles on top and bake until melted.
Makes 6 servings.
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