Yo Mama's Meatloaf

I recently got a trial issue of a magazine that I am definitely going to invest it: Taste of the South. This magazine is chock full of yummy recipes and great pictures.

Last night I wanted to cook something yummy and different. In our house, we mostly eat different things. My hubby is on a low-carb diet, I am on a low calorie diet, and my kids don't like either of those diets. But I was tired of eating my dinners out of the microwave.

So I chose the below recipe and it is fantastic! I added some hormel bacon bits that I had on hand for a little bacony flavor. Give it a whirl the next time you want a twist on your meatloaf!

Yo Mama’s Meatloaf
Recipe courtesy of Susan Graniero, in Taste of the South Magazine,
Fall 2007

Ingredients:

1 egg
¾ cup milk
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
½ cup quick-cooking oats
½ cup chopped onion
1 tsp salt
1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup drained salsa
½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 ½ tsp prepared mustard

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside

In a large bowl, beat egg and milk together. Stir in cheese, oats, onion, and salt. Add ground beef and mi well. Shape mixture into a loaf. Place on baking sheet.

In a small bowl, combine salsa, brown sugar, and mustard. Spoon over meatloaf.

Bake uncovered for 45 minutes.