MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF WELLINGTON

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I took what I liked from a few different recipes and came up with this cheese-stuffed loaf. I make it for neighbors or friends who are sick or need help. It's a pleaser!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds ground beef
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well., On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Sprinkle 1 cup cheese and parsley to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour; drain. Unroll crescent dough; seal seams and perforations. Drape dough over meat loaf to cover the top, sides and ends; seal ends. Bake for 14-18 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160° and crust is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 1 minute longer. Let stand for 5 minutes., Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter. Serve with remaining spaghetti sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385 calories, Fat 22g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.