Sometimes, if it’s just me and the kids, I will make this into mini loaves or even meatballs. It seems like they enjoy the recipe more if they are cooked up that way. I think a big slab of meat is somewhat overwhelming to small kids. I know that my sister no longer eats ground meat at all because she had to eat big slabs of meatloaf as a kid, or go hungry. Those were the days you didn’t get a second option, and it scarred her for life. I don’t want to do that to my kids!
Check out what they are saying about this recipe over at My Recipes:
“With the added kick from the jalapenos and taco sauce, you will never go back to traditional meatloaf again.”
I have a hard time making regular ol’ meatloaf anymore… this is just too good!
Ingredients
1 pound ground pork
3/4 pound lean ground beef
1 1/4 cups shredded Sargento Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup taco sauce
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoon jalapeños, diced
1 teaspoon Morton salt
Garnish: chopped tomatoes and green onions
Instructions
Combine pork, beef, one cup cheese, and remaining ingredients except garnish in a large bowl. Press into a lightly greased 9″x5″ loaf pan.
Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 55 to 60 minutes, until no longer pink in center. Top with remaining cheese and garnishes.
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Quick Tip: Use whatever combination of ground meat you want.
Thanks again to My Recipes for this awesome recipe!
