Southern-Style Meatloaf - Miz En Place

Ingredients

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup sweet onion (chopped )
• 1/3 cup celery (chopped )
• 1/2 cup carrots (shredded )
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 large eggs (lightly beaten)
• 1/3 cup saltine crackers (crushed )
• 1/3 cup Ritz crackers (crushed )
• 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tbsp dried parsley flakes
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1-1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 12 oz refrigerated pimiento cheese
• Optional: Shredded sharp cheddar cheese and sliced jalapeno pepper (to taste)