Chipotle Meat Loaves with Spinach-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes
- 1 c. baked tortilla chips
- 13 c. milk
- 13 c. grated Cotija or Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 c. Chopped cilantro
- 1/4 c. scallions
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
- 1/4 c. ketchup
- 2 tbsp. mild molasses
- 1 canned chipotle chile
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 container cherry tomatoes on the vine
- Spinach-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes (recipe follows)
- Heat oven to 500 degrees F.
- Chipotle Meat Loaves: In a large bowl, combine tortilla chips, milk, Cotija cheese, cilantro, scallions, and egg.
- Add ground beef; toss mixture with hands until evenly combined.
- Shape into 4 tightly packed (5- x 3-inch) oval loaves.
- Glaze: Mix all ingredients in a small glass measure until blended.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add meat loaves and cook 2 minutes per side, or until nicely browned.
- Transfer loaves to a broiler pan rack that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
- Brush loaves with glaze.
- Place stems of cherry tomatoes around meat loaves; lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Roast 12 minutes, or until just cooked through and internal temperature registers 155 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
- To serve, place a mound of Spinach-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes on each serving plate and top with a meat loaf and roasted tomatoes.
- Spinach-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes: Heat a 1-pound package refrigerated or frozen mashed potatoes according to package directions.
- Saute a 5-ounce bag baby spinach in 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a large skillet until wilted; stir into hot potatoes with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese until cheese is melted and incorporated.
tortilla chips, milk, parmesan cheese, cilantro, scallions, egg, lean ground beef, ketchup, molasses, chile, lime juice, tomatoes, potatoes
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/chipotle-meatloaves-spinach-cheddar-mashed-potatoes-rbk1207 (may not work)