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Sausage Stuffed Cheesy Meatloaf

Ingredients

The Loaf

  • 2 lbs ground meat
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp dried onion flakes
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp basil
  • 1 tsp chipotle seasoned black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 small onion grated
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

The Topping

  • ½ c ketchup
  • 1 tbs dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp yellow mustard

Extras

  • Bacon strips
  • 1 cup of 1" cubed cheddar
  • 2 bacon cheddar sausages a nice spicy italian sausage would be good too
  • 1 c shredded old cheddar

Instructions

  • Prep a cookie sheet by lining it with tinfoil
  • Mix the topping in a small bowl
  • Mix the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl, add the cheese cubes and mix.
  • Place on the foil lined sheet and form into a large log shape.
  • Press a divot along the length of the loaf, place the sausage in.
  • Press the meat mix tight around the sausage and slightly flatten the top.
  • Smear on the topping to evenly coat the loaf.
  • Using strips of bacon, cover the loaf completely.
  • Bake at 350F for 1 hour, remove and sprinkle top with shredded cheddar and pop back into oven for another 10 minutes or until cheddar bubbly and melted.