Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf Food

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F.
• Place the broccoli in a microwave-safe bowl then add 2 tablespoons water. Cover the bowl (a large plate works best) then microwave for 2 minutes. Remove the broccoli to paper towels, drain very well and let cool slightly.
• Chop the broccoli into small, pea-sized pieces then return it to the bowl. Add the Cheddar, cream cheese, chives, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until well combined.
• Arrange the chicken breasts on a cutting board, and using a sharp knife, cut a deep pocket horizontally into each chicken breast without cutting all the way through to the other side.
• Divide the broccoli mixture among the chicken breasts, pressing it firmly into each pocket.
• Season the outsides of the chicken breasts on both sides with garlic powder, salt, pepper and any other preferred spices.
• Divide the olive oil among two ovenproof skillets set over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add 2 of the chicken breasts to each skillet. Cook the chicken until seared on one side, about 3 minutes, then flip it once and cook until seared on the other side, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Transfer the skillets to the oven and continue cooking the chicken breasts until the thickest part of each breast reaches 165 degrees F, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Remove the chicken breasts from the oven and serve.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Mix meat, bread crumbs, onions and 2 Tbsp. steak sauce just until blended.
• Pat into 12x8-inch rectangle on sheet of waxed paper; top with broccoli and 3/4 cup cheese, spreading ingredients to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up, starting at one short end. Place, seam side down, in shallow pan sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 1 hour or until done (160ºF). About 10 min. before meatloaf is done, cook tomatoes, and remaining steak sauce until heated through, stirring occasionally.
• Top meatloaf with remaining cheese; bake 2 min. or until melted. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 min. before slicing. Serve topped with sauce.

SPIRAL MEATLOAF W/HAM, BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• In large bowl combine first 7 ingredients til very well mixed.
• Place mixture onto a sheet of foil.
• Press out to a flat, even 8"x10" rectangle.
• Top evenly with 6 slices ham to within 1/2" of edges.
• Top with 6 slices american cheese.
• Sprinkle cheese layer with chopped broccoli evenly. Chop any big pieces smaller.
• Roll up starting from long side, lifting and using the foil to help you roll it all up.
• Roll up tightly.
• Pinch ends and seam closed VERY well. Place seam side down onto cookie sheet, or keep on the foil (seam side down)and place onto cookie sheet, that's what I did. Easier clean up!
• Sprinkle with a little coarse ground pepper.
• Bake in 350º oven for 55 minutes.
• Cut remaining 4 slices cheese in half corner to corner. Place on top of meatloaf nicely, overlapping slices slightly, showing pointed sides.
• Bake 5 minutes longer or til cheese is just melted.
• Let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing.
• Good served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots and fresh rolls.
• *Some hams can turn ground beef slightly pink. It is done in 1 hour. Just check juices to see if they are running clear.
• **"Do-ahead" Tip:This can be rolled up and refrigerated (covered)for up to 24 hours before baking.

HAM, CHEESE AND BROCCOLI STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Spread the meatloaf mixture onto a piece of aluminum foil. Spread into a 16x10 inch rectangle.
• Drain the thawed broccoli well and spread onto top of meatloaf mixture.
• Spread the thin ham on top of the broccoli.
• Arrange the cheese on top of the ham.
• Roll the meatloaf (jelly roll style) using the foil to help. Pinch the edges to seal.
• Place in baking dish. Bake at 350 for 90 minutes.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Finely roll 12 crackers.
• Mix cracker crumbs, turkey, onion, 2 tbsp chili sauce, parsley and egg.
• Pat meat mixture into 12 by 8 inch rectangle on waxed paper.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese; sprinkle remaining cheese and broccoli onto meat mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Coarsely break remaining 12 crackers; sprinkle over broccoli, pressing lightly into meat.
• Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion, using waxed paper to help roll; seal ends.
• Place loaf in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.
• During last 5 minutes of baking, spread remaining 2 tbsp chili sauce over meatloaf; sprinkle with reserved cheese.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Finely roll 12 crackers. Mix cracker crumbs, beef or turkey, onion, 2 Tbsp. chili sauce, parsley & egg.
• 2. Pat meat mixture into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle on waxed paper. Reserve 2 Tbsp. cheese, sprinkle remaining cheese & broccoli onto meat mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge. Coarsely break remaining other 12 crackers. Sprinkle over broccoli, pressing lightly into meat. Starting at short end, roll up jelly roll style using waxed paper to help roll, seal ends. Place loaf in 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
• 3. Bake at 350°F. for 50 - 55 minutes. During last 5 minutes spread remaining 2 Tbsp. chili sauce over meatloaf, and sprinkle remaining cheese.