About That Redhead

Hi there, kiddies!

Many apologies for being out of comission for the week, but Mother Nature and my upper respiratory system just don't like each other!

That said, allow me to introduce to you my little individual spicy chica. She's compact, flavorful, packed full of veggies, and she freezes like a champ! Don't worry, you don't need to purchase "The Perfect Meatloaf Pan" for this girl, she's very happy to stand center stage on a canvas of parchment paper.

The Saucy Lady, Table For 1

For the Lady:

1 1/2 Cups of Ground Pork

1 1/2 Cups of Ground Chicken or Turkey

1 Cup of Breadcrumbs

5 Chopped small to medium Mushrooms of choice (I used buttons, but Crimini would rock!)

1 Medium Yellow Onion, diced

1/2 Red Onion, diced

1 Red Pepper, diced

1 Roma Tomato, diced

3 Sundried Tomatoes, chopped

3 Tbsp of chopped Basil or 1 Tbsp of dried basil, rubbed

2 Tbsp of chopped Flat Leaf Parsley or a pinch of dried parsely, rubbed

1 Tbsp of Ground Mustard

1 Tbsp of Cracked Pepper

1 tsp of dried or fresh Thyme

Pinch of Crushed Red Pepper (optional)

Pinch of Salt (optional)

1 Egg



For the Lady's Coat:

1 Cup of Ketchup

1 Tbsp Chipotle Hot Sauce, or any favorite Hot Sauce

1 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup

Here we go....

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, or if you only have foil, line it and just spritz it with a non-stick spray.
Dump all of the Lady's guts into a large bowl, and remove all jewelry. With the best mixers you can find in your kitchen, your hands, squish, squoosh, squeeze, and really get to know your new sophisticated lady-friend!
Once mixed, use a one cup measuring cup to divide the mixture. Tap out the measured portions onto cookie sheet, about 2 inches apart to allow each loaf to cook properly. Should you only want to cook 1 or 2, wrap the rest of the portions in parchment paper and plastic wrap, be sure to place parchment between each, and the leftover girlies will be awaiting you anytime you'd like for up to a month. Generally I can get 4-6 servings out of the mixture this way, unless of course, my hubby comes over to "top" his off!
Place the little ladies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cook through.
While they are tanning away, mix up your ketchup, hot sauce and honey/syrup in a small resealable container. When the girls are ready, smother them in the nummy sauce and reserve the rest for another meatloaf or a midnight french fry bender!

The Saucy Lady and her sister Plain Jane

See, she's versatile! Covered or Naked, your choice!

Enjoy!