Description
Mexican Meatloaf with Doritos is a comforting dish featuring ground meat, zesty salsa, and a crunch from Doritos.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Meat (chicken, turkey, beef, or pork)
- 1 cup Salsa
- 2 cups Doritos (Crushed)
- 1 packet Taco Seasoning
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 Eggs
- 1/2 cup Taco Sauce
- 1 cup Cheese (Shredded)
- 1/2 cup Sour Cream (Optional topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together your ground meat, salsa, crushed Doritos, taco seasoning, cumin, shredded cheese, diced onions, garlic powder, and eggs in a large bowl.
- Layer half of the mixture in the loaf pan, add a layer of cheese, then top with the remaining mixture, sealing the edges well.
- Brush taco sauce or salsa generously on top for added flavor and moisture.
- Bake for 60 minutes, brush with more sauce and sprinkle cheese on top, then bake an additional 5 minutes.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer; it should reach 160°F (71°C).
- Rest the meatloaf for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use a mix of ground meats for variety.
- Consider homemade taco seasoning for a personal touch.
- Onion powder can substitute fresh onion if necessary.
- Fresh garlic offers a more vibrant taste.
- Customize cheese amount according to preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Mexican Meatloaf, Meatloaf, Dinner, Family Meal