Ted is asking for help and I have no choice but to respond. Besides I like carnivals and I haven't been to one in a long time. It's O.K. that this is only Carnival of the Recipes and they don't have scary rides. I'm still going.

Macklin's Magic Meatloaf

This is a recipe in the loosest possible sense of the term. I generally look at recipes for cooking as rough guides. Strict adherence to recipes I generally reserve for baking.

Two pounds of Ground Turkey - works with beef also but there is that whole less fat thing.

1 cup of bread crumbs - seasoned or unseasoned. From a can or homemade. Whatever you have. Don't have bread crumbs? Grind up some crackers. (I tried Tostitos once but the flavor was too strong and they are too salty)

2 eggs

salt - two good pinches should do it

Pepper - as much as you and whomever you're feeding would like.

Other spices and herbs - use ones that you like. I've been known to throw in a little garlic powder and a random choice of three mystery spice mixes with Emeril's picture on the front. (There's one called Rustic Rub - fill in your own off color joke here)

Some Salsa - hotness and volume to taste. I prefer something with lots of chunks. I have to use mild for the kids.

Two BIG table spoons of sour cream

Two handfuls of shredded cheese - I like the Kraft jack/cheddar mix.

Put all of that in a big bowl and mix it together. I use a big wooden spatula for this but some just use their hands.

Dump it into a 10x13 baking dish and form a blob of even thickness. Leave a little space around the edges.

Bake at 350° for about 45 minutes. Note: If you don't have any salsa you can use a decent spaghetti sauce. You want the flavors but also a little help with the color.

Posted by: Stephen Macklin at 11:13 AM | Comments (1) | Add Comment

1 I am making this tonight... we'll see how it turns out

Posted by: Andy at February 27, 2005 11:45 AM (toUXQ)

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