Meatloaf Mexicali
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup
prepared tomato salsa
1 egg
12 Ritz-style
crackers, coarsely crushed (about 1/2 cup crushed)
6 ounces
Cheddar cheese, divided
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In large bowl, combine beef, salsa, egg and crackers. Grate half the cheese and
add to mixture. On baking pan with sides, form ground beef mixture into 9 x
5-inch loaf. Bake for 60 to 70 minutes.
Meanwhile, slice remaining cheese into triangles. During last 2 minutes of
baking, place triangles on top and bake until melted.
Makes 6 servings.
