Spanish Meatloaf

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 375 F and line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
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   Spray foil/parchment with a little cooking spray.
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   Put the breadcrumbs in a bowl.
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   Sprinkle the milk over the breadcrumbs and allow that to sit while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
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   Add all of the ingredients for the meatloaf except the olives (including the breadcrumbs at the end), into a large bowl and gently mix to combine completely.
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   Hands work well for this!
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    When the ingredients are mixed, add the olives and gently work them into the mixture.
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    Turn the meat out onto the prepared sheet pan and mold it into a loaf shape.
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    Put the pan of meatloaf into the heated oven.
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    Meanwhile in a medium bowl mix together the ingredients for the glaze.
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    Set aside.
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    After 35 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven and pour the glaze over the top.
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    Cover the top of the meatloaf completely in the glaze.
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    Return to the oven for another 40 minutes or until the center of the meatloaf is completely cooked.
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    Remove from oven and set on a rack.
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    Allow the cooked meatloaf to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing it into the appropriate portions.
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    Notes: Leftover meatloaf makes really great sandwiches!
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    To offset the saltiness of the olives you may wish to add 1/3 cup of raisins to the meatloaf.