COMPANY MEATLOAF

1 cup diced French bread, without crust
1 1/2 cups canned tomatoes, chopped
3 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup minced onion
1/4 cup minced green pepper
1/4 cup minced celery
2 teaspoons prepared mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Combine bread, tomatoes, eggs, onion, green pepper, celery, mustard, garlic powder, basil, salt, pepper and ground beef in larger bowl.  Mix gently but thoroughly.

Pat into lightly greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.  Bake at 350 degrees 1 hour.  Makes 10 servings.

Each serving:  232 calories; 679 mg sodium; 115 mg cholesterol; 16 grams fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 15 grams protein; 0.26 gram fiber.