Savory Beef Loaf

3 cups Kellog's Rice Krispies
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup milk
2 lbs. ground beef
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely cut celery
2 tbsp. finely chopped green pepper
2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 cup catsup or chili sauce

1. Crush Rice Krispies slightly

2. Combine egg and milk; stir in Rice Krispies. Add beef, onions, celery, green pepper, salt, and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Press lightly in greased 9 1/4x5 1/4-inch loaf pan or shape into loaf on shallow baking pan; spread with catsup.

3. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) about 1 1/4 hours.

Yield: 8-10 servings.

**From a "Cooking with Rice Krispies" recipe card with Dennis the Menace on the front.