Tex-Mex Meatloaf or Meatballs

1/2 cup liquid egg substitute - southwestern flavor
1/2 teaspoon onion salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 cup minced onions
1 cup crushed saltine or other crackers
1 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican style cheese blend
1/2 cup prepared tomato salsa
1 lb ground turkey, or a mixture of ground turkey & ground beef

Preheat the oven to 350F.

Combine all the ingredients except salsa in a mixing bowl.

For meatloaf:
Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray. Pat the mixture into the prepared loaf pan. Pour the salsa on top and spread evenly over the loaf. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the middle reads 180F. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

For meatballs:
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Form the meat mixture into 1" balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, turn the meatballs over, bake for another 10 minutes. Serve with salsa on the side.

Asian Flavored Meatballs or Meatloaf

Use the flavored meat mixture to make small meatballs or a single meatloaf.

1 pound ground turkey, or mixture of turkey/beef/pork
4 large scallions, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro (don't skip this ingredient)
1/4 cup egg beaters
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil (don't skip this either)
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs or oats
black pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in large bowl. Form into small meatballs and saute in nonstick skillet until browned on all sides, or put the meat mixture into a loaf pan and bake at 350F for 50-60 minutes.

Serve with optional soy-ginger sauce:
1/4 cup brown sugar Splenda blend
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup mirin (sweet rice wine), sake, or sherry
1/4 cup chopped peeled ginger root
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Combine ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved and the volume is reduced by 1/2. Strain through a sieve before serving.
4 servings