One-Apiece Meat Loaves

1. 1

   Peel cucumber.

2. 2

   Cut cucumber lengthwise in half.

3. 3

   Using spoon, scoop out seeds from each cucumber half.

4. 4

   Coarsely shred enough cucumber to make 1 cup.

5. 5

   Slice remaining cucumber to use as garnish.

6. 6

   In medium bowl, combine cucumber, ground beef, bread crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and egg.

7. 7

   Divide meat mixture into 4 portions.

8. 8

   Unwrap 4 cheese slices; fold each into 1 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/2-inch chunks.

9. 9

   Shape each portion of meat around 1 chunk of cheese, making 4 x 2-inch oval loaves.

10. 10

    Arrange loaves in a 12 x 8-inch baking dish.

11. 11

    Cover dish with wax paper.

12. 12

    Cook at Medium-high (70% power) for 9 minutes.

13. 13

    Remove wax paper, rotating dish a half turn; top each loaf with a slice of cheese.

14. 14

    Cook at Medium-high for 2 minutes longer.

15. 15

    Let meat loaves stand for 3 minutes.

16. 16

    Remove from baking dish and arrange on warm plate. Garnish with cucumber slices.

17. 17

    4 servings.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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