This is hands down the best meatloaf I have ever made full of flavor and its cheesy. Definitely a hit with my family everyone loved it even the picky one. If you don't like certain spices leave it out or use less, it will still taste great.
Ingredients
• 5 oz garlic flavor croutons ( any flavor will work 5 oz is usually one bag)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper ( full tsp or 1 tbsp for more kick)
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
• 1 small onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 bell pepper
• 1 carrot, peeled
• 2 pounds lean meat (I used bison)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 4 oz block of Monterey Jack cheese cubed.
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 egg
For the Glaze
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• dash of hot sauce
• dash of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 tablespoon sugar
Directions
1. Heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. In a food processor, pulse croutons until fine, put in large bowl. Add spices/seasoning to large bowl with croutons. Combine the onion, carrot, garlic, and bell pepper in the food processor. Pulse until mixture is finely chopped and not pureed. Or you can finely dice items. Combine the vegetable mixture, ground meat in large bowl with the bread crumb mixture. Add the egg, cheeses, and combine thoroughly, but avoid squeezing the meat.
3. Once mixed well place the mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet form into a loaf about 10 to 12 inches long.
4. While meatloaf is baking make the glaze by adding all glaze ingredients to small bowl and mix well. Once meatloaf has baked for 15 minutes take out of oven and pour glaze over top meatloaf brushing top and sides. Put meatloaf back in the oven and cook for another 40 minutes
