Rio Grande Mini Loaves

This came from a box of Near East Spanish Rice. It's a great change from ordinary meatloaves, and cooks up very quickly! I serve it with Spanish rice and a salad.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 6 loaves

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  egg, slightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup salsa
• 1⁄4 cup  finely crushed tortilla chips
• 1⁄8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  dash pepper
• 6  slices monterey jack cheese
•  additional salsa

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients lightly, but well.
2. Divide mixture into 6 portions; shape each portion into a loaf about 1-inch thick.
3. Place in pan.
4. Bake in 350ºF oven 25 minutes.
5. Place slice of cheese on each loaf; spoon about 1 teaspoon salsa onto center of cheese.
6. Bake an additional 5 minutes.
7. Serve with additional salsa.