Meatloaf Tropicale

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup banana, Mashed (2 large ripe bananas)
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oat
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper, Chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon allspice
• 2 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons onions, Chopped
• 3 tablespoons orange marmalade

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Mix all of the ingredients, except the bacon and marmalade, together.

3. 3

   Spread the mixture in an ungreased loaf pan, 9 X 5 X 3-inches.

4. 4

   Crisscross the bacon slices on the top of the meat mixture and spread the marmalade over the whole thing.

5. 5

   Bake, uncovered for 1 to 1 1/4 hours.

6. 6

   Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.

7. 7

   NOTE: The bananas add a unique, almost mysterious flavor and a special moistness to this elegant meat loaf.