Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***MEATLOAF***
  2             pounds  lean ground beef
  2                     beaten eggs
  2               cups  crushed wheaties
  1 1/4           cups  milk
     1/2           cup  finely diced onions
                        salt & pepper to taste
                        combine all ingredients in a large bowl
                        and mix well. set aside.
                        ***FILLING***
  1 1/2           cups  riccota cheese
  1         tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley
  1           teaspoon  dried basil
  2          teaspoons  dried thyme leaves
                        salt and pepper to taste
                        combine all ingredients and mix well.
                        ***GLAZE***
  1                jar  grape preserves
  1                jar  chi-chi's restaurant-style salsa

Preparation:

In a small sauce pan, over medium-high heat, combine both the salsa and preserves and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue until slightly thickened. 1. In a pie tin, press half of the meat loaf mixture firmly and evenly to the edge all the way around. Spread the riccota mixture evenly over the meat. Spread 2 tablespoons of the glaze over the cheese and top carefully with the other half of the meat. 2. Cover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Uncover the loaf and turn out onto a sheet pan. Brush the remaining glaze over the entire loaf and continue baking for an additional 20 minutes. Cut into pie shaped slices and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information:

2590 Calories (kcal); 198g Total Fat; (70% calories from fat); 171g Protein; 15g Carbohydrate; 722mg Cholesterol; 779mg Sodium