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Taco Meatloaf

Contributed By: md1019
md1019

A new twist to the classic favorite, this easy meatloaf is tasty and fun!

Ingredients

1 lb. Ground beef

1 Egg

1/2 cup Cheddar cheese cracker crumbs (like Goldfish)

1 pkg. Taco seasoning

3-4 slices American Cheese

Salsa

Preparation

Combine hamburger, egg, cracker crumbs, and taco seasoning and mix well. Place half of the meat mixture into loaf pan. Place 3 slices of cheese then top off with remaining meat mixture. Cover top with generous amount of salsa and bake in 375-degree oven for about 35 min. Remove from oven and top with cheese if desired then return to oven for apx. 10 more min. or until done.

Cook's Notes

I find that creating a 'well' for the cheese in the first layer of meat then sealing the sides well after placing the remaining meat on top helps to keep the cheese from escaping during the cooking process.

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ibgoofyub2

What a fantastic recipe!! I will be making this when I'm old and gray. lol My 8 year old son and hubby loved smelling it while it cooked and eating it. GREAT, SPEEDY PREP-TIME, RECIPE!!!

 

Commented by: friendlydaisygrl2002

I can't really eat beef so I substitute the ground beef for ground turkey and it made a very yummy dinner. I also prepped it the night before, wrapped it in plastic wrap and assembled it the next day when I got home from work. Within 40 minutes I had the complete meal on the table.

 

Commented by: khuddle

This was a huge hit at our house. We did put the cheese in the middle. I skipped the salsa on top and put it on the table so they could add it their self. Served with totilia chips and beans as well as Mexicorn. Loved it!

 

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Beef
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: 6
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Simple (6 ingredients or less)
Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Meal Type: Entree

Nutrient Information

Calories: 240
Total Fat: 16.5 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 18 g
Calcium: 93 mg