Smoky Tomato Mozzarella Tuscan Bean Soup

2 cans Cannellini beans, drained
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 can tomato paste
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 chopped fresh garlic cloves
1 TBSP Garlic, Smoky Bacon OR Hickory Grilling Grapeseed Oil 
2 TBSP Wildtree Smoked Mozzerella & Tomato Blend
4 leaves of fresh basil (if you have on hand - can also use dried)
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried parsley 
32 oz chicken broth
Red Pepper Flakes to taste (optional)
1 pkg of Al Fresco Chicken Sausages - cut into slices - I used Smoked Andouille

First heat your grapeseed oil  in a large soup pot. Toss in your chopped onion & garlic. Saute'
Next stir in tomato paste and let simmer while stirring for a couple of minutes. Throw in can of diced tomatoes - undrained...throw in drained cans of beans...Add herbs & seasoning blend. Add sliced chicken sausages.  Simmer for at least an hour for a flavorful, savory soup.

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Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato Blend Meatloaf

Smoked Mozzarella & Tomato Blend Meatloaf

1 pound lean ground beef -- I use lean
1 pound lean ground turkey -- I use lean 
1 sleeve low-sodium saltine crackers, crushed or GF crumbs
2 eggs, beaten 
1 med yellow onion, diced 

1 clove garlic, minced or 1-2 tsp garlic galore blend

1 teaspoon black pepper 
4 tablespoons Wildtree Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato Blend
1 cup canned tomato sauce 

Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag and “smoosh” together. Remove air and freeze. Defrost bag in fridge. Grease a 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray and preheat oven to 400 degrees F. When ready to cook, mix thoroughly in a bowl. Form a rectangular loaf in the pan, and bake for 55 minutes. Remove from oven. Spread tomato sauce on top of the loaf. Bake an additional 8 minutes, or until internal temperature reached 165 degrees

Thats whipped potatoes on top! How cute right?

*Try it in a crockpot! -- for directions go to the "My Favorite (Crockpot) Meatloaf Blog

Meatloaf Cupcakes

New Twist on Meatloaf

1 pound lean ground beef 
• 1 pound lean ground turkey 
• WT Just Like Mom's Meatloaf Mix 
• 2 eggs, beaten 
• 1 med yellow onion, diced 
• 1 clove garlic, minced or 1-2 tsp garlic galore blend
• 1 teaspoon black pepper 
• 4 tablespoons WT Smoked Mozzarella and Tomato Blend

To have available to complete this meal: 
• 1 cup canned tomato sauce with 1 tbl. of WT hearty spaghetti blend

Mix all ingredients in a freezer bag and “smoosh” together. Remove air and freeze. Defrost bag in fridge. Grease a cupcake pan, pour mix into pan, spread tomato sauce on top, bake at 350 for 12 to 15 mins.