Cheesy Ham Loaf

Makes 6 servings
Prep Time: 20 min.
Baking Time: 1 hr.
Total Time 1:20

Ham Loaf
1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 egg, beaten
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound ground ham
1/2 pound lean ground pork
2 ounces (1/2 cup) Cheddar Cheese, shredded
Glaze
1/2 cup peach preserves*
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Directions:Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray 8-inch square baking dish with no-stick cooking spray. Set aside. 1) In large bowl, combine breadcrumbs, ketchup, onion, egg, dry mustard and pepper.
2) Add ham, pork and cheese; mix lightly.
3) Shape mixture into 7x3 1/2-inch loaf.
4) Place loaf in prepared baking dish.
5) Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until thoroughly cooked and juices run clear.
6) Meanwhile to make glaze, in 1-quart saucepan, combine peach preserves, brown sugar, lemon juice, and mustard.
7) Cook over low heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until preserves melt and sugar is dissolved.
8) Pour half of glaze into small dish. Brush loaf with glaze 2 to 3 times during last 30 minutes of baking.
9) Let baked ham loaf stand for 10 minutes before serving; cut into slices. Serve with remaining heated glaze, if desired.
*Substitute 1/2 cup apricot preserves. Ingredients: