South Western Meatloaf (Pampered Chef)

1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper 
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup very finely crushed authentic restaurant-style tortilla chips 
1 cup ketchup 
2-3 tbsp chopped canned chipotle peppers 
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef 
1 egg 
1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided 
Chopped fresh cilantro (optional) 

Finely chop green pepper and onion. Place chips into large resealable plastic bag; very finely crush to crumbs. Combine ketchup and chopped chipotle pepper. In separate bowl combine pepper, onion, tortilla chip crumbs, 3/4 cup of the ketchup mixture, beef, egg and 1 cup of the cheese; mix well.

(freeze in ziploc bag to bake later)

Place meat mixture in loaf pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 65-70 minutes. brush with remaining sauce for the last 15 minutes. 

Sprinkle remaining cheese over meat loaf; cover and let stand 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle cilantro over meat loaf, if desired.