Sausage Meatloaf

Not your mama's meatloaf! This hearty sauasage meatloaf is the perfect combo of sweet and spicy. Pair with a side of homemade mashed potatoes and beans and your meal is complete!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 Large Slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course, Supper
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Rizer's mild loose sausage
  • 1/2 of a Large Green Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 of a Large Red Sweet Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1/2 of a Large Yellow Sweet Bell Pepper (diced)
  • 1/4 Cup diced onion (white)
  • 1 Cup Ketchup
  • 1 Tbsp. Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 tsp Butter
  • 1 tsp Morton Nature's Seasoning (found in spice section, has yellow label)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 sleeve Ritz Crackers (crushed)
  • 1/4 Cup Mild Diced Tomatoes (we use Rotel)
  • 1 tsp Stone Ground Mustard (optional)

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • 9X5 baking ban
  • large bowl

Method
 

  1. In a large frying pan on medium, combine butter, peppers, tomatoes, onion and cook until onions are slightly browned.
  2. Once the above is completed, add in the ketchup, brown sugar, seasoning, and mustard (optional). Stir until combined. Set the ketchup mixture aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, combine crushed Ritz crackers, Rizer's loose sausage, and egg together.
  4. Pour in all but 1/4 cup of the ketchup mixture. Combine.
  5. Line 9x5 pan with tin foil. Pour in meatloaf mixture and pat down firmly.
  6. Cover the top of the meatloaf with the rest of the ketchup mixture.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 40 minutes or until done. Serve warm!