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Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf

from "Someone's In The Kitchen" Gourmet Meatloaf Recipes

Think of this festive main dish as a gourmet meatloaf. A zesty and colorful spinach and cheese filling is rolled up inside the ground beef. Thick potato wedges seasoned with herbs can bake alongside.

Total preparation and cooking time: 1 1/2 hours

Meatloaf Filling Topping
  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Italian seasoning (optional
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.  In medium bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
  2. Place beef mixture on waxed paper and pat into 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border around edges. Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion.  Press beef mixture over spinach filling at both ends to seal.  Place seam side down on rack in open roasting pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour.  Spread ketchup over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes. Top loaf with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese.  Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if desired.
  4. Top serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.

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