Name: Smart-Choice Easy Mexican Meatloaves
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 lb. extra-lean ground beef; 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken; 1 can (14-1/2 oz.) Mexican-style no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided; 1 cup TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided; 2 eggs; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

Chunky salsa, diced tomatoes and shredded Cheddar give these flavorful mini meatloaves their Mexican appeal.

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8 servings

(6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken

KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Cheddar Cheese, divided

TACO BELL® Thick & Chunky Salsa, divided

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Let's Make It

Heat oven to 375ºF.

Mix meat, stuffing mix, tomatoes, 1-1/4 cups cheese, 3/4 cup salsa, eggs and garlic until blended. Shape into 2 loaves in 13x9-inch baking dish.

Bake 50 min. Meanwhile, mix sugar and remaining salsa until blended.

Spread salsa mixture over meatloaves; top with remaining cheese. Bake 10 min. or until meatloaves are done (160ºF).

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

Add 2 tsp. chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce to salsa and brown sugar mixture.

Tip 2

How to Use Leftover Canned Chipotle Peppers

The canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce come in a variety of can sizes. Freeze any leftover peppers in airtight container until ready to add to your favorite soup, baked pasta or Mexican dish. Thaw before using.

Tip 3

Note

Enjoy one meatloaf tonight. Cool remaining meatloaf, then wrap tightly and freeze to serve as part of a second meal another night.

Nutrition

Calories

330

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 5g

25%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 125mg

42%

Sodium 800mg

35%

Total Carbohydrates 24g

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 6g

12%

Protein 32g

64%

Vitamin A

10%

Vitamin C

Calcium

25%

Iron

20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 8 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.