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| Nutrition Facts | ||
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Serving Size 1 (158g) Recipe makes 4 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/2 large meatloaf 3 cups tortilla chips 1 can chili with beans |
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| Calories 359 | ||
| Calories from Fat 252 | (70%) | |
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Total Fat 28.1g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat 17.0g | 85% | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 7.8g | ||
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g | ||
| Trans Fat 0.0g | ||
| Cholesterol 82mg | 27% | |
| Sodium 961mg | 40% | |
| Potassium 107mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 5.5g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.7g | 2% | |
| Sugars 1.6g | ||
| Protein 21.4g | 42% | |
Meatloaf Enchilada Casserole
By: Julesong
Aug 30, 2002
I love meatloaf, and tend to make large ones to ensure that there will be leftovers (nothing is better the next day than a cold meatloaf sandwich!). But sometimes I end up with half of a 3-pound meatloaf and nobody wants sandwiches, so here's what I make to use it in a tasty, fast, and easy way... Note: there is no salt added to the recipe because the salt that's contained in the tortilla chips and meatloaf, but you'll need to judge that for yourself; this one can easily get too salty if you're not careful. 
SERVES 4
Ingredients
- 1/2 large cooked meatloaf
- 3 cups roughly crushed tortilla chips (don't make them too fine)
- 1 can of your favorite chili with beans (or 1.5 cups homemade)
- 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes (or 4 Tbsp freshly chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack pepper cheese
- 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.2
Break the cooked meatloaf into bite-size pieces.3
Crush the tortilla chips into approximately 1/2-inch pieces and line the bottom of a lightly-greased high-sided casserole dish with half of the chips.4
Place the meatloaf on top of the chips, sprinkle with onion, cumin, and cayenne, half of the cheddar and pepper jack cheeses (mixing them together works well), then spread the chili over.5
Top with remaining chips, then evenly pour over the enchilada sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheese.6
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes covered (or longer, depending on your oven), then 5-10 minutes uncovered until cheese is browned to preference, or microwave for 7 minutes covered and bake for 10 minutes uncovered.7
Serve with sour cream and guacamole.8
Makes 4 servings.
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Featured Reviews for This Recipe
From: Teddy Ala Mode
On Nov 9, 2007
Wonderful - The meatloaf is always too big and I always have leftovers. I tried this with chicken and it's just as good. Used some taco flavored chips instead of adding the cayenne, gave it plenty of flavor. Thanks for posting.
From: Marlene.
On Sep 10, 2006
This was very good! I baked a meatloaf , specifically to have the leftovers for this! LOL Prep time is great ... this is one of those recipes that people would never know you could toss it together so quickly! Always a plus in my book!
Wasn't sure if I'd like the tortilla chip thing ... soggy and I don't mix well, but for some reason this wasn't a problem!
Thanks for posting this very tasty Casserole!!!
From: Caroline Cooks
On Oct 21, 2007
What a find!! I've always have meatloaf to use up...can only eat so many sandwiches. LOL This is terrific. Made with Bri's meatloaf which added to the Mexican flavors of this casserole. THX, Jules, for posting a keeper!
From: Chi-Mama
On Sep 21, 2007
I found this recipe desperate to use the rest of my meatloaf. This recipe was perfect. It was really easy to make and I had most of the ingredients on hand already. My boyfriend loved it! I will definitely be making this again.
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