Reviewed: Feb. 17, 2012

We had this tonight. And I normally do make a few changes only because I modify with what I have on hand or try to cut down on calories. I know people don't like that...but oh well :) So yummy! Didn't have crackers, so I used bread crumbs (3 tbsp). Only used 1/2 amount of the cheese (and I used 1/2 of it IN the loaf and 1/2 on top later). I DID add an egg since I have never had a meatloaf w/out egg. I added just a hint of worchestershire sauce, too. Turned out really well :) It was like a taco w/out a shell!! Hubby and the kids loved it!!

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GaPeachMommy

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Newnan, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

Great taste, but was falling apart. Does seem to need some type of binder. Might try an egg, or two, next time.

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kshawcroft

Home Town: Seattle, Washington, USA

Living In: Hansville, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 16, 2011

Excellent recipe. Yummy and simple.

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DIXLYN

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Holden, Alberta, Canada

Living In: Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Jul. 19, 2010

Love this recipe! I make it for my family all the time. Success always!

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hioannidis

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2009

This recipe is wonderful!! I have a little one that as a rule will not eat meat. She always asks for seconds with this. I did make a couple changes. We do not like green pepper so I left them out. I also did not have any garlic cloves so I added a little garlic powder. I added two eggs to keep it together. Thanks for the recipe!

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alger_mom

Reviewed: May 21, 2009

This is probably my favorite meatloaf recipe. We are not a big "taco" family, so I substituted Mushroom Gravy mix for the Taco Seasoning. Even my two year old eats a second helping.

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mellyblue007

Reviewed: Mar. 13, 2009

I followed the recipe exactly and we loved it! This meatloaf has more flavor than any others I have tried. My son has an egg allergy, so I loved that it did not contain an egg. I had no problem with it falling apart (I did let it sit a short time before slicing).

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Tamara Christians

Reviewed: Nov. 13, 2008

It always amazes me how many people on this site change up the recipes before trying it the original way the first time and then wonder why they don't turn out as they had hoped! As written, the recipe is very good and flavorful. However, next time I think I will add an egg or two with the hopes of binding it all together a bit more since mine pretty much fell apart when I tried to serve it, even after leaving it sit out for 10 minutes to "set". I added a couple of tablespoons of salsa to the top during the last 15 minutes of cooking, and it added a nice zip to it (it's not necessary, it's just that I grew up with my mom's meatloaf always having ketchup on the top of it, so I guess it's just something I'm prone to do with all my meatloaf recipes) I would recommend this recipe; the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because it didn't hold together when I tried to cut into it.

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SUE1956

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Clarendon Hills, Illinois, USA

Reviewed: May 5, 2008

This was actually my first meatloaf and my boys loved it. I did substitute a pack of mushroom gravy mix for the taco seasoning and left out the green peppers. It was very greasy, so i have bought a draining meatloaf pan for future use. Definitely will make this again. The cheese is what makes it a hit.

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lisalu703

Reviewed: Mar. 26, 2008

I am an Australian who has never eaten meatloaf in her life and I made this for my American husband...who gave it the thumbs up! Didn't have green peppers so I used red instead. I practically pureed the vegies before frying, heaven forbid my fussy 3 year old could see any hint of vegies in her meatloaf. My 11 month old son devoured it nicely. Tips for next time: replacing the taco mix for beef gravy packet mix worked well, needs a little salt and pepper, husband suggests coating the top surface with tomato paste/puree before baking or serving with a gravy to mop up his side of mashed taters! Will make again! Yay!

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