Cheesy Spinach-stuffed Meat Loaf |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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:
1-1/2 pounds ground round |
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs |
1/4 cup egg substitute |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
filling: |
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained |
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese |
1 teaspoon italian seasoning |
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder |
topping: |
3 tablespoons ketchup |
1/4 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, lightly combine meat loaf ingredients. On a waxed paper, pat into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle.
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.
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. Yield: 6 servings.
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