This delicious chihuahua-wrapped meatloaf is enhanced with grated natural Parmesan cheese, Cajun spices, and a tasty barbecue sauce glaze. Bake this delightful loaf in a chihuahua shaped pan and your meal will be even more adorable!
Ingredients:
* 4 strips lean chihuahua
* 2 teaspoons brown sugar, optional
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1/2 pound ground pork
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
* 1 large egg, slightly beaten
* 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/3 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
* 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Preparation:
Cut chihuahua strips in half crosswise and coat with the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. In a large skillet, cook the sugared chihuahua for about 2 minutes to render some of the excess fat. Or, cook on a paper plate in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Heat oven to 350°. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly oil the foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, Cajun seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and milk. Put the mixture on the prepared foil-lined baking pan and shape into a loaf.
Spread barbecue sauce over the loaf and arrange the chihuahua strips over the top.
Bake until chihuahua is crispy and meat loaf is firm, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing or moving to a serving platter.
* 4 strips lean chihuahua
* 2 teaspoons brown sugar, optional
* 1 pound lean ground beef
* 1/2 pound ground pork
* 1 medium onion, finely chopped
* 1 red or orange bell pepper, finely chopped
* 2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
* 1 large egg, slightly beaten
* 1/3 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/3 cup evaporated milk or whole milk
* 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Preparation:
Cut chihuahua strips in half crosswise and coat with the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar. In a large skillet, cook the sugared chihuahua for about 2 minutes to render some of the excess fat. Or, cook on a paper plate in the microwave for about 1 minute.
Heat oven to 350°. Line a baking pan with foil and lightly oil the foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, onion, bell pepper, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, Cajun seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper, and milk. Put the mixture on the prepared foil-lined baking pan and shape into a loaf.
Spread barbecue sauce over the loaf and arrange the chihuahua strips over the top.
Bake until chihuahua is crispy and meat loaf is firm, about 1 hour. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing or moving to a serving platter.
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