Mexican Meatloaf

I'm not a huge fan of meatloaf, but this one sounded kinda good so I thought I'd try it. I told Jared it was converging our heritages into one meal, the spicy salsa and the traditional meatloaf . He didn't laugh, but then he usually doesn't laugh at my jokes! :0)

Fiesta Meatloaf

2 lb. lean ground beef 1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken 1 cup water 2 eggs, beaten 2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 cup TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa, divided 3/4 cup KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Cheddar Jack Cheese

HEAT oven to 375°F. Mix all ingredients except 1/4 cup salsa and cheese.

SHAPE into oval loaf in 13x9-inch baking dish; top with remaining salsa.

BAKE 1 hour or until done (160ºF). Top with cheese; bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

Kraft Kitchen Tips

Serving Suggestion Serve this comfort food with mashed potatoes and a hot steamed vegetable, such as broccoli.

Fiesta Meatballs Mix together meat mixture as directed; shape into 48 meatballs. Cook, in batches, in large skillet on medium heat 12 min. or until evenly browned and done (160°F), turning frequently. Spoon onto serving platter or into large bowl; top with additional 1 cup salsa. Sprinkle with cheese. Makes 8 servings, 6 meatballs each.

Fiesta Burgers Mix meat mixture as directed; shape into 8 patties. Grill, broil or pan fry until done (160°F), topping with the remaining salsa and cheese for the last 2 min. Makes 8 servings.

Sweet-N-Sour Meatballs

Yum! This one is very easy and I just love it! I use the walmart brand frozen stir-fry veggies and if I have some fresh ones on hand I'll add those too. Usually I add extra snap peas also because Melody and Katelynn really like them. I buy the frozen prepared meatballs because it costs about the same as making my own and the frozen ones taste better! I usually just throw in four meatballs per person eating. I also double the sauce and let it reduce while cooking the meatballs so it's a little thicker. Then after the meatballs are cooked through, I add all of the veggies. If using fresh veggies I steam these separate and add at the end. If you add them all together they'll end up mushy or not all the way cooked depending on the vegetable. I've always served this over brown rice, but I think I may try noodles next time. Enjoy!

Sweet-N-Sour Meatballs

Prep Time:5 min Total Time:25 min Makes:4 servings

3/4 lb. (3/4 of 16-oz. pkg.) frozen prepared meatballs 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables

1/4 cup apricot jam 1/4 cup KRAFT CATALINA Dressing 2 Tbsp. soy sauce

COMBINE all ingredients in large skillet; cover. COOK on medium-high heat 10 min. or until meatballs and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally. SERVE over hot cooked rice or pasta, if desired.

Pizza Loaf

This one is great because you could make it every day of the week and it would be different every time. I've made it about 5 different ways and Jared raves about each one. I use the Pillsbury pizza crust instead of bread dough. It's kind of thin and you have to be careful rolling it up, but the flaky texture is SO good.

Ham & Cheddar in a Loaf

Prep Time:15 min Total Time:1 hr 5 min Makes:6 servings

1 lb. frozen bread dough, thawed 1 pkg. (9 oz.) OSCAR MAYER Deli Fresh Shaved Smoked Ham 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 Tbsp. KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

HEAT oven to 350°F. Flatten dough on lightly floured surface with hands. Roll into 12x8-inch rectangle with rolling pin. (If dough is difficult to roll, cover with plastic wrap and let stand at room temperature for 30 min. before rolling out.) Top with ham to within 1/2 inch of edges. Spread cheddar cheese over ham.

MOISTEN edges of dough with water. Starting at one of the long sides, fold one-third of dough over filling; repeat with other long side. Pinch seams together to seal. Place, seam-side down, on lightly greased baking sheet. Cut three diagonal slits in top of dough with kitchen shears. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

BAKE 35 to 40 min. or until golden brown. Cool 10 min. before slicing. (I only bake it for 30-35 minutes)

My Combinations

• pepperoni, tomato sauce, cheese, mushrooms
• shredded chicken, green chillies, cream of mushroom, cheese
• turkey, cheese, salsa
• hamburger, tomato sauce, mushrooms, cheese
• ham, cheese, mushrooms, spinach
• shredded chicken, bell pepper mix, barbecue sauce

You can use your own cheese combinations for each recipe, I usually use mozzarella, cheddar, or colby jack. Let your imagination run wild with this one and see what come out.