COUSCOUS ROLLED MEATLOAF

Couscous Rolled Meatloaf image

Provided by Patricia Kutchins

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

MEATLOAF
1 lb ground sirloin
1 egg
1/4 c italian flavored breadcrumbs
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper to taste
FILLING
1/2 box plain or flavored couscous
1/2 c parmesan cheese
1/2 c fresh mushrooms chopped fine
1/2 c frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c italian herb and cheese cooking creme

Steps:

1. Clean and chop mushrooms.
2. Measure out ½ c frozen chopped spinach
3. Make the couscous according to package directions - takes about 8 minutes
4. Mix the couscous, parmesan cheese, mushrooms and spinach together and set aside
5. Mix the ground beef with the egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic and worshire sauce using your hands.
6. Spread a piece of waxed paper on cookie sheet. Spread the meat mixture in a rectangle about 9 x 13 on the waxed paper. Press it until it is thin and even
7. Put the filling on the meat mixture, spreading it around about ½ inch from the edges. Spread filling thinly.
8. Roll the meatloaf now using the waxed paper to pull up the short end of the loaf and fold it on itself to make a "jellyroll".
9. Roll the meatloaf off the paper and remove the waxed paper from pan.
10. Spread the top with Philadelphia Italian Herb and Cheese cooking crème or use your favorite topping for meatloaf.
11. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes Let meatloaf rest about 15-20 minutes before slicing.