HOT AND SWEET MEATLOAF

1 tablespoon butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 jalapeno pepper, minced

3/4 cup chili sauce, divided

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 cup dried bread crumbs

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 pound ground turkey or ground chicken

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno pepper; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to large bowl; let cool for 10 minutes.

Add 1/2 cup chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and pepper and mix well. Add turkey and cheese; work gently but thoroughly with hands until combined.

Form into a loaf on a cookie sheet with a rim. In small bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup chili sauce with brown sugar. Spread over loaf. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until internal temperature registers 165 degrees. Cover with foil and let stand for 5 minutes, then slice and serve.

Serves 4 for $1.21 each.