Cheesy Spinach-stuffed Meat Loaf

Name: Cheesy Spinach-stuffed Meat Loaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

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

In a large bowl, lightly combine meat loaf ingredients. On a waxed paper, pat into a 14x10-in. rectangle.
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.
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.

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

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