Festive Meat Loaf Pinwheel Food

PINWHEEL MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl combine meat, bread crumbs, half of the processed cheese spread, egg and salt. Mix lightly.
• Tear off a 12'' x 10'' rectangle piece of tinfoil. Pat out mixture to cover foil.
• Combine the rest of the cheese spread, rice and parsley. Spread mixture over meat. Roll up, starting at the narrow end, pulling the tinfoil away from the meat as you roll it up. Place in refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
• Remove from fridge and cut roll into eight slices; place in baking dish.
• Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until meat is done.

FIESTA PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, taco seasoning and garlic powder until smooth. Stir in olives, chiles, cheese and onions. Spread about 1/2 cup on each tortilla. , Roll up jelly-roll style; wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Slice into 1-in. pieces. Serve with salsa.

FESTIVE MEATLOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17 inches x 15-in. rectangle.
• Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2. of edges.
• Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
• Place seam side down in a roasting pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• In a saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar salt and thyme.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain meatloaf; top with sauce.