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Stuff a pita pocket with any leftovers from this recipe for an outstanding Mexican meatloaf sandwich.

Meatloaf Mexicana

1 pound ground pork
12 ounces lean ground beef
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, or queso fresco, divided use
1 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1 cup (8-ounce bottle) ORTEGA Taco Sauce - Medium, divided use
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons ORTEGA® Diced Jalapeños
1 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease 9 x 5-inch loaf pan.
2. Combine pork, beef, 1 cup cheese, bread crumbs, 1/2 cup salsa, eggs, parsley, jalapeños and salt in large bowl. Place meat mixture into prepared loaf pan.
3. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Remove from oven; drain. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes; remove from pan. Top with remaining cheese and salsa before serving.

Makes 6 servings.

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