Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground meat
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
Dash black pepper
1/2 C. finely chopped red onion
3/4 C. bread crumbs
3/4 C. evaporated milk
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 eggs, slightly beaten
CREOLE SAUCE:
1 green pepper, chopped
1 sm. onion, chopped
1 can (2 oz.) sliced mushrooms
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 1/2 C. tomato juice
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Dash hot pepper sauce
1/2 tsp. dried thyme leaves
Salt, if needed
Green onion, chopped, optional

Cooking Instructions

In a bowl, thoroughly combine all the ingredients for the meat loaf. Add 2 to 3 tablespoons water to mixture. Shape meat loaf in a microsafe ring mold or a pie plate, leaving a little space around edges for juices to drain during cookies. Sprinkle top with come extra thyme leaves. Cover with wax paper. Microwave at HIGH power for 5 to 7 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes. Microwave at MEDIUM power for about 20 minutes, covered. Remove wax paper. Microwave at HIGH power for another 4 to 5 minutes until meat loaf is done. Prepare sauce as indicated on conventional recipe. Garnish meat loaf with pepper rings and slices mushrooms. Serve with the sauce. REMEMBER: A ring-shaped microsafe dish makes the meat loaf cook faster than if you are using a regular loaf pan. You may check the meat for doneness with a microsafe meat thermometer. When inserted in center, it should register 175 degrees.
 
 
"I have heard the grumblings of the sons of Israel; speak to them, saying, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall be filled with bread; and you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'" (Exodus 16: