Cheesy Spinach-stuffed Meat Loaf
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours
YIELD: 6 servings.
For an extra special treat for supper, try this meatloaf. The combination of spinach and cheese makes it fancy enough to serve to guests.—National Livestock and Meat Board
Ingredients
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1-1/2 pounds ground round
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3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
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1/4 cup egg substitute
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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FILLING:
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1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
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1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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TOPPING:
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3 tablespoons ketchup
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1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
Directions
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1.
In a large bowl, lightly combine meat loaf ingredients. On a waxed paper, pat into a 14x10-in. rectangle.
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2.
In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients. Spread over rectangle, leaving 3/4 in. around edges. Starting with a short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Press meat mixture over filling at both ends to seal. Place loaf, seam side down, on a rack in a roasting pan.
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3.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Spread with ketchup; bake for 15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand a few minutes. Cut into 1-in. thick slices.
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