SAVORY MEAT LOAF SANDWICHES

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My philosophy is that life's too short to eat bland, boring foods, so I created this recipe. With salsa and cayenne pepper, these sandwiches pack a little punch.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h45m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup diced sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup diced Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1 egg
3 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 pounds bulk pork sausage
14 to 16 hard rolls, split
Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Add the next eight ingredients; mix well. Add the sausage; mix well. Press into an ungreased 9x5-in. loaf pan. , Bake at 350° for 1 hour; drain often. Increase temperature to 375° and bake 30 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160°; drain. , Cool in pan for 30 minutes. Remove from pan; cover and chill overnight. Cut into 1/2-in.-thick slices. Spread rolls with mustard and top with meat loaf slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 740mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.