Best Ever Meat Loaf

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Ingredients

• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can Campbell's Condensed Cream of Mushroom or Golden Mushroom Soup
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup water

Instructions

1. Mix thoroughly 1/2 cup soup, beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion and salt. Shape firmly into 8 x 4-inch loaf; place in shallow baking pan.
2. Bake at 375 degrees F for 1 hour 15 minutes.
3. In saucepan, blend remaining soup, water, and 2 to 3 tablespoons drippings. Heat; stir occasionally. Serve with loaf.

Notes

Swedish Meat Loaf: Add 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg to loaf. Blend remaining soup with 1/3 cup sour cream; omit drippings and water. Serve over loaf; sprinkle with additional nutmeg. Garnish with thinly sliced cucumber.