Salsa Chicken and Pork Meatloaf

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Salsa Chicken and Pork Meatloaf.

1. Step 1

   Start by preheating your oven to a cozy 350°F (175°C) and greasing a 9x5-inch loaf pan to ensure your meatloaf comes out easily.

2. Step 2

   In a large mixing bowl, toss in your croutons and salsa, giving them a little time to soften—about 15 minutes should do the trick.

3. Step 3

   While the croutons are soaking up that delicious salsa goodness, heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

4. Step 4

   Add in the chopped onion, minced jalapeño, and garlic, stirring them around until the onion turns a lovely translucent color, which should take about 5 to 8 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Once they’re ready, take the skillet off the heat.

6. Step 6

   Now, back to your bowl of softened croutons! Add the ground chicken, ground pork, shredded pepper jack cheese, minced cilantro, egg, taco seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.

7. Step 7

   Mix everything together well, mashing any stubborn croutons that refuse to break apart.

8. Step 8

   Then, fold in the sautéed onion mixture from the skillet, and transfer this flavorful blend into your prepared loaf pan.

9. Step 9

   For a sweet and tangy glaze, combine barbecue sauce and brown sugar in a small bowl, mixing until the sugar dissolves.

10. Step 10

    Brush this delightful mixture over the top of your meatloaf.

11. Step 11

    To keep it moist while baking, cover the meatloaf with a tent made from a 12-inch piece of aluminum foil.

12. Step 12

    Pop it into your preheated oven and let it bake for about an hour, or until the center is no longer pink and the juices run clear.

13. Step 13

    For the last 10 minutes, remove the foil tent to let the top caramelize beautifully.

14. Step 14

    To ensure it’s perfectly cooked, an instant-read thermometer should show at least 165°F (75°C) when inserted into the center.

15. Step 15

    Once your meatloaf is done, take it out of the oven and cover it with foil to rest for 15 minutes.

16. Step 16

    This resting time is crucial as it allows the flavors to settle and makes slicing easier.

17. Step 17

    After the wait, slice into your delicious creation and enjoy every savory bite!.