Mexican Meat Loaf

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   Bread: Thaw the bread ahead of time (approximately 1-1/2 hours).

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   Roll dough to fit a 2-1/2 quart casserole dish.

3. 3

   Line casserole dish with dough carefully, be sure not to leave any air pockets.

4. 4

   Brown the meat and add seasoning, drain grease.

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   Add 1/2 pound of shreaded cheese to bottom of dish, covering the dough.

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   Add the cooked/seasoned beef.

7. 7

   Add the remainder of the cheese to the top of the meat.

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   Cover the contents with the remaining dough.

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   Bake for 25 minutes in preheated 450F oven or until dough is lightly browned.

10. 10

    Allow loaf to cool.

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    Place cooled loaf on a serving dish.

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    Score evenly as though you would score a pie or cheese cake but only on the edge.

13. 13

    Insert the corner of a yellow corn chip, alternate yellow, red, blue all the way around the loaf.

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    In the center of the loaf cover with fresh cilantro.

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    Top with salsa.

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    Braid calantro around the outer bottom edge of the loaf where it meets the serving dish.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.