Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ounces French bread, torn into pieces
  • 1/2 cup ketchup, divided
  • 1 cup coarsely chopped onion
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
  • 1/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (about 3 cloves)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, diced
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 pound ground sirloin
  • Cooking spray

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 1 cup. Arrange breadcrumbs in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes or until lightly toasted; cool. Combine toasted breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup ketchup, onion, 3 tablespoons parsley, and remaining ingredients except cooking spray in a bowl; gently mix until just combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 5inch loaf pan coated with cooking spray; do not pack. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Brush top of loaf with remaining 1/4 cup ketchup. Bake an additional 25 minutes or until thermometer registers 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes, and cut into 6 slices. Sprinkle with remaining parsley.