Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

CHEESE & SPINACH STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat Oven to 350 degrees.
• Mix meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl.
• Flatten meatloaf mix on a piece of wax paper, mix should be in a rectangle shape about 1/2 thick in wax paper.
• Cut cheese in thin slices and place on top of meatloaf mix (being sure to leave about a 1/2 inch without cheese around perimeter).
• Microwave frozen spinach according to package information, then drain.
• Place spinach on top of cheese making sure to leave perimeter empty.
• Take on side of wax paper and roll meatloaf carefully, being sure not to let meatloaf crack while rolling.
• After you have rolled the meatloaf pinch the edges to ensure that the cheese/spinach does not leak out while cooking.
• Cover entire meatloaf with the can of tomato paste. (You may want to add some italian seasoning to the tomato paste as it is slightly bland).
• Bake covered for about 35 - 45 minutes or until desired temperature.

SPINACH-CHEESE STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix together beef, egg, breadcrumbs salt and pepper, onion, garlic, ketchup/tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce and oregano. Mix well with clean hands. On a piece of plastic wrap or wax paper, spread out meat mixture in a rectangle - 12 x 8".
• Spread spinach on top leaving 1/2" clear all around meat edges.
• Sprinkle with cheese. Using paper/plastic to help roll up loaf starting from 8" side. Press gently as you go to make sure you have a firmly rolled loaf.
• Press seam to seal.
• Tightly wrap meatloaf in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour (or overnight).
• Mix ketchup, 1 tablespoons Italian seasoning, and brown sugar together.
• Place meatloaf, seam side down, in a baking pan (make sure that ends are sealed well).
• Cover top with ketchup mixture and bake in a 350 degrees F. oven for 1 hour.
• Remove from oven and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.