End-of-the-Month Meatloaf

I mentioned in my last blog that I put together a random meatloaf with ingredients we had left at the end of the month. As promised, here is my recipe! I'll list the actual recipe below, with my substitutions (out of necessity, not creativity!!) in parentheses.

1 1/2 lbs ground beef (1.2 lbs turkey meat)
3/4 cup diced onions (1 2-oz envelope onion soup mix)
2 cloves garlic
1 cup shredded italian cheese (1 cup mozzarella)
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups saltines, finely ground (1 cup oatmeal)
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup barbeque sauce

Heat oven to 400 degrees. In large bowl, combine beef/turkey, onion, cheese, parsley, eggs, and saltines/oatmeal. Add the water and combine. Transfer meat mixture to baking dish and form into 9-inch loaf. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove the meat and pour barbeque sauce on top. Return to the oven for about 15 minutes more (total of 40 minutes bake time). 


BONUS RECIPE!  Meatloaf has a great left-over recipe! When I waited tables in Hawaii, I worked at a southern bar and crab shack called Dixe Grill. We had a sandwich on the menu called Mealoaf Grilled Cheese... so ono!! Take 1-2 slices of meatloaf and re-heat. At the same time, butter 2 slices of bread. Place one slice of bread to toast on a skillet. Place a slice of cheese and barbeque sauce on top of bread. To save time, you can do this with the other slice of bread. Place the heated meatloaf between the slices of bread. Cut in half and delight in the cheesy, meaty deliciousness :)