Pesto Meat Loaf

• 2 garlic cloves, peeled
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 3/4 cup cooked long grain rice
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup salsa
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds lean ground beef

1. Place pesto ingredients in the order listed in a food processor; cover and process on low speed until a paste forms.
2. In a large bowl, combine the first six meat loaf ingredients; add pesto. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Press into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 50-60 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0, draining off fat if necessary. Let stand in pan for 10 minutes before slicing.

garlic, olive oil, fresh basil, rice, walnuts, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, salt, oats, green onions, egg, salsa, garlic, salt, lean ground beef

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/pesto-meat-loaf/ (may not work)