Smart-Choice Easy Mexican Meatloaves

Name: Smart-Choice Easy Mexican Meatloaves
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Ingredients: 2 lb. extra-lean ground beef; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style no-salt-added diced tomatoes , undrained; 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese , divided; 1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa , divided; 2 egg s; 4 cloves garlic , minced; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

10
min.

Total Time

1
hr.

10
min.

Servings

8 servings

Chunky salsa, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar give these flavorful mini meatloaves their Mexican appeal.

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2 lb. extra-lean ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided
1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided
2 eggs
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp. brown sugar

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Heat oven to 375ºF.
Mix meat, stuffing mix, tomatoes, 1-1/4 cups cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, eggs and garlic until blended. Shape into 2 loaves in 13x9-inch baking dish.
Bake 50 min. Meanwhile, mix sugar and remaining salsa until blended.
Spread salsa mixture over meatloaves; top with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF).

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Special Extra

Add 2 tsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to salsa and brown sugar mixture.

How to Use Leftover Canned Chipotle Peppers

The canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce come in a variety of can sizes. Freeze any leftover peppers in airtight container until ready to add to your favorite soup, baked pasta or Mexican dish. Thaw before using.

Special Extra

Prepare meatloaf as directed; cool, then slice. Wrap individual portions in foil. Label, date and place in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. When ready to serve, unwrap and microwave until heated through (160°F).

Note

Enjoy one meatloaf tonight. Cool remaining meatloaf, then wrap tightly and freeze to serve as part of a second meal another night.

Servings

8 servings

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 8 servings
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	330

Total fat	11g
Saturated fat	5g
Cholesterol	125mg
Sodium	800mg
Carbohydrate	24g
Dietary fiber	2g
Sugars	6g
Protein	32g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	10 %DV
Vitamin C	10 %DV
Calcium	35 %DV
Iron	20 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.

Ratings & Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by danifsu from My kids fell in love with this meatloaf recipe. My kids fell in love with this meatloaf recipe. It is requested over and over in my house. Friends and family have all raved about it! We usually eat one and freeze the 2nd one. My family can't taste any difference between the previously frozen or just cooked meatloaf.

Date published: 2013-09-17