CHEESY MINI TACO MEATLOAVES

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Meatloaf meets Taco!! This is a simple, tasty and wonderful way to make meatloaf and should be a hit with just about every member of the family; big or small! Freeze the leftovers in serving size packages. Inspired from Kraft Foods "Cheesy Salsa-Mini Meatloaves". Hope you enjoy! My photo's

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Tacos & Burritos

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb lean ground beef
1/3 to 1/2 c onion, chopped fine
13 to 15 soda crackers, crushed
1 c chuncky salsa, your favorite
1 1/2 c cheese, shredded (i used cheddar and pepper jack) a mexican cheese blend would be a good choice as well
1 to 2 Tbsp taco seasoning mix
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Combine ground beef, onion, crackers, taco seasoning, salt & pepper with 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup salsa. Mix it up as you would a meatloaf.
  • 3. Divide meat mixture into 12 equal pieces. Press in to 12 muffin cups that have been sprayed with a cooking oil such as PAM. Make an intention on each piece with the back of a spoon.
  • 4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatloaves are done. Top with remaining salsa and cheese; bake an additonal 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • 5. Serve with spanish rice, pinto beans and a slice of cornbread.

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