Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 1 hour

5 cups popped popcorn
1 1/4 pounds extra lean ground beef or turkey
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chili sauce or ketchup

• Preheat oven to 350º F. Spray an 8x4-inch loaf pan with cooking spray; set aside.
• Process popcorn in a blender or food processor until finely ground; pour into a large bowl. Add ground beef, celery, onion, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper. Mix until thoroughly blended.
• Press meat mixture into pan; spread chili sauce over top. Bake for 1 hour, or until cooked through. Allow to cool 15 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6

Tip: Mixture may be divided into 2 small loaf pans; bake at 350º F. 35 minutes or until cooked through.