MEATLOAF brought to you by Miranda Lamberts mama

We like my meatloaf but this a new version we are enjoying:

Makes 10 Servings

2 lbs Lean ground beef        1 lb Ground Pork Sausage
18 Crackers, I used Ritz        1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 onion, finely chopped      2 Large Eggs, lightly beaten
1 T Worcestershire sauce      1 t Yellow mustard
1/2 C Firmly packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 C Ketchup


1. Preheat oven to 350* Combine first 8 ingredients and 1/4 C brown sugar in a bowl just until blended. Place mixture in a lightly greased 11x7 baking dish and shape into a 10x5 loaf (I DIDN'T DO THIS, I just used TWO BREAD PANS)
2. Bake at 3508 for 1 hour.  Remover from over and drain.  Stir together ketchup and remaining 1/4 C brown sugar. Pour over meat loaf. Bake 15 min or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion registers 160* Remove from over and let stand 20 minutes. Remove from dish before slicing.

Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole- Thanks Pinterest

Cheesy Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole

3 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
3 stalks celery, finely diced
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 Tablespoons fresh minced garlic
2 Cups shredded, cooked chicken breast
2 Cups steamed white rice
16 oz prepared wild rice (I get mine at Trader Joes, LOVE it)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt

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CHEESE SAUCE

4 Tablespoons butter
1/4 Cup all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 Cups chicken broth
2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese
Top with 1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

1.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.  Heat oil into a medium dutch oven or pot over medium heat.  Saute onion, celery and carrots until softened, about 10 minutes.  Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.  Stir in chicken, both rices, salt, pepper and garlic salt.  Reduce heat to low.

2.  To prepare cheese sauce melt butter into a medium saucepan over medium high heat.  Whisk in flour, salt and pepper then slowly pour in chicken broth whisking continuously.  Whisk until thick and nearly boiling then stir in cheese until melted.  Pour cheese sauce into cooked rice mixture then transfer to a 9×13 inch baking dish. Top with additional cheddar cheese and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cheese is melted through.  Serve.

8-10 servings

IRELAND FAMILY REVIEW- RAVE.... Dad even texted mom and said it was OMG