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Vegetarian Smokehouse Meatloaf

Meatless Mondays to everyday vegetarians, this classic-inspired dish brings nostalgia and a whole lot of flavor to the table. Seasoned Taco Fiesta Black Beans combine with fresh garlic, onion, jalapeños, mushrooms, cracker crumbs and tangy sauces. Finish with BBQ sauce and melted pepper jack cheese.

  • Prep Time

    30 Mins

  • Cook Time

    50 Mins

  • Serves

    54

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.25 Qt Bush’s Best® Easy Entrées® Taco Fiesta Black Beans, Drained, Puréed
  • 9 Tbsp Garlic, Fresh, Minced
  • 2.25 Qt Yellow Onion, Fresh ¼-inch Diced
  • 2.25 cup Jalapeños, Fresh, Finely Diced
  • 2.25 Qt Cremini Mushrooms, Fresh, Finely Diced
  • 2.25 Qt Ritz Crackers, Crushed
  • 4.5 cups BBQ Sauce, Prepared, Divided
  • 3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 9 Large Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 4.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2.25 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded
Three Vegetarian Smokehouse Meatloaf slices are plated next to mashed potatoes and green beans.DOWNLOAD RECIPE SHEET

INGREDIENTS

  • 2.25 Qt Bush’s Best® Easy Entrées® Taco Fiesta Black Beans, Drained, Puréed
  • 9 Tbsp Garlic, Fresh, Minced
  • 2.25 Qt Yellow Onion, Fresh ¼-inch Diced
  • 2.25 cup Jalapeños, Fresh, Finely Diced
  • 2.25 Qt Cremini Mushrooms, Fresh, Finely Diced
  • 2.25 Qt Ritz Crackers, Crushed
  • 4.5 cups BBQ Sauce, Prepared, Divided
  • 3 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 9 Large Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Kosher Salt
  • 4.5 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 2.25 cups Pepper Jack Cheese, Shredded

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat a convection oven to 400 Degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the shredded pepper jack cheese and half the BBQ sauce.
  2. Mix ingredients for 2 minutes or until completely incorporated.
  3. Mold the mixture into 1½-lb. logs.
  4. Place each loaf on a parchment lined sheet pan and bake for 40 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.
  5. Spread remaining BBQ sauce over each loaf (1/4 cup each) before topping with pepper jack cheese (1/4 cup each).
  6. Bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  7. Gently cut each loaf into 2-oz. slices. Serve 2 slices per person. Each loaf will serve 6.
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