Broccoli-Cheddar Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

24 premium saltine crackers, any variety, divided
1 1/2 lbs ground turkey or 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/3 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chili sauce, divided
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 egg, beaten
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained

Preparation

Finely roll 12 crackers.
Mix cracker crumbs, turkey, onion, 2 tbsp chili sauce, parsley and egg.
Pat meat mixture into 12 by 8 inch rectangle on waxed paper.
Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese; sprinkle remaining cheese and broccoli onto meat mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
Coarsely break remaining 12 crackers; sprinkle over broccoli, pressing lightly into meat.
Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion, using waxed paper to help roll; seal ends.
Place loaf in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
Bake at 350\u00b0F for 50-55 minutes.
During last 5 minutes of baking, spread remaining 2 tbsp chili sauce over meatloaf; sprinkle with reserved cheese.