Ground Venison Meatloaf with Cheddar Cheese

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Ground Venison Meatloaf with Cheddar Cheese

Venison meatloaf is one of our favorites. It is easy to make and goes great with a simple side salad or mashed potatoes and green beans. It is full of flavor and can be mixed in one dish and baked in another, so the clean up is easy and fast.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

Meat Loaf

1½ lbs. ground venison (ground beef, ground chicken, or ground turkey can be substituted)
¾ cup old fashioned oats (you can use quick oats, 3 slices of bread torn into small pieces, or 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs as a substitute)
1 small onion, diced
1 large egg
1 tsp. salt (adjust to your taste)
1 tsp. pepper (adjust to your taste)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
⅔ cup milk

Sauce

¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup brown sugar
¼ cup BBQ sauce (your choice)
1 tbsp. mustard
2.8 oz. crispy fried onions container

Equipment

mixing bowl
Measuring Cups and Spoons:
9 x 13 baking dish or a casserole dish to bake the meatloaf in

Method

Meat Loaf

Preheat your oven to 350°.
Mix all ingredients for the meatloaf (NOT the sauce) into a large mixing bowl. I take off my rings and get in there with my hands.
Shape the mixture into an ungreased pan. It'll be about a 9 x 5 in. loaf.

Sauce

In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, bbq sauce, brown sugar, and mustard.
Spread the sauce over the top of the meat loaf. I pour it in the middle and gently spread it to the edges. It's okay if it goes over the sides a bit.
Make and add more sauce if you want to. No harm there.

Bake

Bake uncovered for 1 hour. You might need to go an extra 10-15 minutes. The thermometer should read 160°.
Throw on some French Fried Onions the last 10 minutes of baking for a crunch. This is totally optional, but we like to use them if we happen to have some in the pantry.