Meatloaf - not just the "boring" kind!

All of these recipes except the last one can be cooked in a sprayed crockpot on low for 8 - 10 hours.  Remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow it to "crisp" up!

Basic Meatloaf

2 lbs hamburger
1/2 c ketchup
2 raw eggs, beaten
1 c oats or crushed crackers
1 onion, diced (if desired)
1 t salt and pepper

Mix well with hands.  Place in either 2 sprayed loaf pans OR a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Bake at 350 for 40 minutes (I use a meat thermometer and make sure it tests at "beef-well done" - then I can be sure it is done.

Mexican Meatloaf

2 lbs hamburger
1 c favorite salsa
1/2 pkg taco seasoning mix
2 eggs, slightly beaten
2 c finely crushed tortilla chips
2 c shredded cheddar cheese

Combine all ingredients well.  Place in a sprayed 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350 until meat thermometer tests beef - well done - about 1 hour.

Our Favorite Meatloaf

1 lb pork sausage - we just use breakfast sausage, you can use spicy or Italian if you prefer
1 lb hamburger
2 eggs, beaten
1 sleeve Ritz type crackers, crushed

Mix ingredients together and place in a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Bake at 375 for one hour or until meat thermometer reads beef well done.

Hide the Veggies Healthy Meatloaf

1/2 lbs hamburger
1 lb ground white turkey meat or ground chicken
2 c shredded zucchini
1 c shredded carrots
1 bag no-fat caesar seasoned croutons, crushed
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c ketchup

Mix together well and place in a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Bake at 350 for one hour.

Pizza Meatloaf

1 lb hamburger
1/2 lb sausage
1 small package pepperoni diced
1 can chopped olives
2 cups mozzarella cheese, divided
2 cups pizza or spaghetti sauce, divided
2 beaten eggs
2 c Italian seasoned bread crumbs

Mix meats, olives, eggs, bread crumbs, 1 cup of cheese and 1 cup of sauce together well.  Place in a sprayed 9 x 13 pan.  Bake for one hour at 350.  Remove from oven and top with remaining sauce and cheese.  Put back in the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.

Tahitian Ham Loaf - a very non-traditional meatloaf

1 lb ground ham
1 lb pork sausage
2/3 c crushed saltine crackers
1/2 c diced onion
1/2 c milk
1 beaten egg
1 T parsley
1/2 t black pepper

Mix together and form into 9 patties that are no larger than a slice of pineapple

1 can sliced pineapple

In a sprayed loaf pan, start with one patty, then a pineapple slice, then a patty, pineapple slice, and repeat ending with a patty.  Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.

Then pour sauce over top:
Sauce: (combine well)
1 c brown sugar
1/4 c pineapple juice
2 T vinegar
1 t yellow mustard

Bake for an additional hour, basting with sauce every 20 minutes.