MEXICALI MEAT LOAF

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My family got tired of the regular old meatloaf, so I decided to zip it up a bit this Mexican flair. It is now one of my family's favorite dinners.-Brenda Stueve, Olpe, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/2 cup tomato juice
1 egg
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups milk
8 slices process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
2 small green peppers, cut into rings

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in cheese until melted. Add corn. , Drain meat loaf; top with corn mixture and pepper rings. Bake 30 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 1243mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 34g protein.