MEXICALI MEATLOAF

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This recipe originally came from the 1981 Southern Living Cookbook. My hubby used to make it quite often back then and our family loved it! Since then, we've moved a couple of times, my children grew up and that cookbook with this wonderful recipe was long gone. I recently found it again and made it for our supper. It's just as...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 lb ground beef or turkey
3/4 c quick oats, uncooked
1/2 c tomato juice
1 large egg, beaten
1 small onion, minced
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp black pepper
CHEESE SAUCE
2 Tbsp butter
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 c milk or half and half
1/2 c monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 can(s) whole kernel corn, drained, 11 ounce size
GARNISH
1 small green bell pepper, sliced into rings

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 X 13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
  • 2. Mix meatloaf ingredients together well, place into prepared baking dish and shape into loaf. Place in oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and drain off liquid, set aside.
  • 3. CHEESE SAUCE: In heavy saucepan, melt butter and sprinkle on flour and salt and cook for about 3 minutes. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly. While stirring bring to a boil, stirring constantly until thickened. Remove from heat, add cheese and corn. Return to heat and stir until smooth and cheese has melted. Pour over meatloaf, garnish with green pepper rings.
  • 4. Return to oven and bake for 20 more minutes. Transfer to serving platter and serve, spooning extra sauce over slices.

Eric Gardner
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Thanks for sharing!


mokoena lebohang
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Can't wait to try this!


ahmed hamdi
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This recipe is a keeper!


Krishan Kumar
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Definitely trying this!


Samar Wehbe
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Looks yummy!


Keylor Jadiel Gomez
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+1


abid Jaan
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I wasn't a fan of this meatloaf. The flavor was bland and it was too dry.


Sangam Boy
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This meatloaf was a bit dry, but the flavor was good. I think I would add more moisture next time.


Gillio Repetto
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I'm not a big fan of meatloaf, but this recipe was surprisingly good. The flavor was great and it was very moist.


rana salah
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This was an easy and flavorful meatloaf recipe. My family loved it!


sorupdas sajib
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This meatloaf was delicious! I loved the combination of spices and the corn and salsa added a nice touch.


Tiari Hanner
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I made this meatloaf for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Ausaid afshan
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This was a great recipe. I made it exactly as written and it was perfect. I will definitely be making it again. Thank you for sharing!


MDsopon rana
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I've made this meatloaf several times now and it's always a hit. It's so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of the corn and salsa.


Gage Vace
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This meatloaf was easy to make and turned out great. The flavor was excellent. I will definitely make it again.


Md joy Hossen
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I made this meatloaf for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I even had people asking for the recipe.


brucer rw499
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This meatloaf was a hit with my family! It was so flavorful and moist. I loved the combination of spices. I will definitely be making this again.


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