Cheeseburger Loaf
Granny
Frances Scott

1		½ lbs. ground chuck
1		(5 1/3 oz.) can evaporated milk
		½ C cracker crumbs (Mama says double this)
1	C	shredded American cheese
1		egg beaten
1/4	C	chopped onion (Mama says triple this)
		¾ t. salt
1/4	t	pepper
1/4	t	basil leaves
2		slices American cheese
		Combine all ingredients except cheese slices in large mixing bowl, mix well. Place mixture in an 8 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 5/8 loaf pan or shape in a pan on top of wire rack covered with foil. Poke a few holes in foil. Bake 375 for 1 hour. Remove from oven. Cut each cheese slice into 2 triangles and arrange on top of loaf. Return to oven for 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.