Appalachian Bean Loaf

• 2 cups beans -- mashed
• 2 cups soft bread crumbs
• 2 eggs -- beaten
• 1 tablespoon butter OR bacon drippings
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• milk
• salt
• 2 tablespoons onion -- chopped
• tomatoes or tomato sauce for serving

Combine all ingredients using enough milk to moisten. Pack firmly into well buttered loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until loaf is firm. Serve with tomato sauce.
Serves 6.
Recipe from "The Little Mountain Bean Bible Cookbook"