Tex-Mex Meat Loaf

2 eggs
2 1/2 pounds ground beef
1 1/2 cups bottled salsa
75 whole (3 to 4 cups) lower-fat nacho-flavored baked tortilla chips,
finely ground (about 1 1/4 cups)
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup shredded taco-flavored cheese
Avocado slices, shredded taco-flavored cheese, tortilla chips and
salsa
(optional)


1. Heat oven to 350F.

2. Beat eggs slightly in large bowl. Add ground beef, 1 cup salsa,
ground chips, bread crumbs, salt and half the cheese; mix together
until
well combined. Turn mixture into 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; pat firmly
into shape.

3. Bake in 350F oven 1 hour.

4. Spread meat loaf with remaining salsa; sprinkle with remaining
cheese. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes.

5. Remove and let stand 10 minutes. Drain off any grease; remove loaf
to
cutting board. Cut into slices. Serve with additional salsa if
desired.
Garnish with avocado and cheese. Serves 10.

Nutritional Value Per Serving: 413 calories, 25 g fat (10 g
saturated),
25 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 874 mg sodium, 124 mg
cholesterol.
_______________________________________