
Cheesy Meatloaf RITZwich
Prep time20 min
Total time1hr 20min
ServingsMakes 30 servings, 1 cracker sandwich each.
Ingredients
- 96 RITZ Crackers, divided
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- ⅓ cup tomato sauce
- 1 lb. meatloaf mix (1/3 each: ground pork, beef and veal)
- ¾ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 egg, beaten
- 5 pepper Jack cheese slices, each cut into 6 pieces
Preparation
- Heat oven to 375°F. Line 9x5-inch loaf pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides; spray with cooking spray.
- Crush 36 crackers finely; set aside. Combine ketchup and tomato sauce.
- Combine all remaining ingredients except pepper Jack cheese pieces in large bowl. Add cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup ketchup mixture; mix just until blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.
- Reserve 2 Tbsp. of the remaining ketchup mixture for later use; brush remaining ketchup mixture onto meatloaf.
- Bake 45 min. or until done (160°F). Cool slightly. Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 350°F.
- Use foil handles to remove meatloaf from pan. Cut meatloaf into 10 slices, then cut each slice into thirds.
- Place remaining crackers in single layer on baking sheet. Place meatloaf pieces on 30 crackers; brush with reserved ketchup mixture. Cover remaining crackers with cheese pieces.
- Bake 5 min. or until cheese is melted. Cover meat-topped crackers with cheese-topped crackers, cheese sides down, to make 30 sandwiches. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- Make Ahead
This juicy meatloaf can be baked ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 2 days. Remove meatloaf from refrigerator about 30 min. before cutting into pieces and using as directed. Increase baking time, if needed, until meatloaf is heated through and cheese is melted. - Variation
Cover baking sheet with foil; spray with cooking spray. Shape meat mixture into 9x5-inch loaf on prepared pan. Brush with some of the ketchup mixture and continue as directed.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
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Calories | 110 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total fat 6g | |
Saturated fat 2.5g | |
Trans fat 0g | |
Cholesterol 20mg | |
Sodium 170mg | |
Carbohydrate 8g | |
Dietary fiber 0g | |
Total sugars 2g | |
Added sugars 0g | |
Protein 5g | |
Vitamin A | 4 %DV |
Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
Calcium | 4 %DV |
Iron | 4 %DV |
Potassium | 2 %DV |
Vitamin D | 0 %DV |