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Bri's Cheddar Meatloaf
"This meatloaf is not like any other meatloaf. You NEVER have to worry that it will be dry. its cheesy, and flavorful. It's one of my families favorites."
photo by Swirling F.
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 13
- Serves:
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6-7
ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef
- 1 1⁄2 cups Italian breadcrumbs (or plain)
- 0.75 (16 ounce) jar mild salsa
- 1⁄4 cup ketchup
- 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, small diced
- 2 dashes basil
- 2 dashes oregano
- 2 dashes onion powder
- 2 dashes garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
- 1 egg
- shredded cheese, for the top
directions
- Mix all ingredients except shredded cheese for the top.
- Form mixture into a loaf pan.
- spread a very thin layer of ketchup on top.
- Bake at 375 for about 1 - 1 1/2 hours top with cheese, Bake until cheese melts. if the top looks too cooked cover with foil and reduce heat to 350.
Questions & Replies
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what is the inside temp. for this , when done ?
Reviews
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Absolutely fantastic meatloaf recipe. It does have a slightly mexican edge to the flavor from the salsa, but in a good way. Everyone in my family loved it, and the leftovers were equally great the next day. I threw out all my other meatloaf recipes after trying this one ... yes, it was that good! -
l had meatloaf on tuesday -
The most horrible meatloaf I have ever made, very mushy and tasteless. Had to throw it out!!! -
My kids sat down to dinner and all I heard was chompmunchchomp "Ooooh man, this is delicious!" chompmunchgobble. -
yuuuuuuum!I decided to try this recipe tonight for something different. It was delicious, and I will definately make it again. It is extremely moist and flavorful. Thanks!
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Tweaks
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This is an outstanding meatloaf; with mucho bueno flavor. I did add about 6 halved green olives to use up and replace the ketchup for the top with salsa topped with cheese. Yummers, Bri! -
In search of the "perfect" meatloaf, this is one of the best we've tried, a great recipe. I used a medium gourmet salsa with cilantro and used tomato sauce in place of the ketchup. Nice change from your typical meatloaf.
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Bri22
syracuse, New York
I am a mother of my 5 year old beautiful, sweet boy! And a 2 year old gorgeous little girl! I am very fortunate to be able to stay home with them. Yeah I thrive for adult conversation but that's what 'zaar is for right?! I would love to go back to school someday for either interior design, or business and culinary school to start up my own bakery or catering business, or even photography. That would be my dream come true! I married my best friend on June 22, 2003. DH works allllll day(60 hours a week) 5 days a week so I dont get to see him as much as I wish but that's why I cook dinner and treasure dinner time. It's our time to unwind together. We love watching movies together. He's a Star Wars and Lord of the Rings nerd. I love them too but don't admit it often or I will have to watch them every day! I'm a feminest, which it turns out I have been since birth, but my best friend going to school for woman's studies and sharing her knowledge, amplifies it.I would love to see a world where my children aren't condemmed to the gender rolls we give them. My Mom is an amazing cook and I picked up cooking from her, but I really am self taught. I love to experiment and try new things. I'm like a Jewish or Italian mom, forcing people to try everything I make and I don't take "no" for an answer! The whole saying that you are either a cooker or a baker is so not true, I am both! My best friend is a cooker and baker too she makes the best cake you could ever taste! (she won't post the recipe...trust me!!)but she makes some killer meals too! I just love getting a ton of ingredients out, make a appetizer, a meal with three or four parts to it,and then bake a kick a$$ dessert to follow, clean up and have all your family and friends grab a big dish and stuff yourselves, the feeling you get when you finally sit down is, to me, comparible to sex! http://www.recipezaar.com/members/home/102299/100_0209.jpg
