CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED MEATLOAF

CHEESY SPINACH STUFFED MEATLOAF image

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

Meatloaf:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Filling:
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
Topping:
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Italian seasoning (optional

Steps:

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. 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. 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. Top serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.