Herbed Spinach Loaf Food

SPINACH-STUFFED BREAD

Steps:

• Thaw bread dough according to package directions; let rise until doubled. Meanwhile, in a skillet, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in spinach. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread the spinach mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges; sprinkle with cheese. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Place seam side down on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; tuck ends under. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

SIMPLY DIVINE MEAT LOAF WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, eggs, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, dry onion soup mix, Parmesan cheese, salad dressing, bread crumbs, and spinach. Transfer to a 5x9 inch pan, and cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake 45 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove foil, and continue baking 15 minutes, to a minimum internal temperature of 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

SPINACH LOAF

Steps:

• Squeeze excess liquid from the spinach; set aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, cheese, bread crumbs, vinegar, salt and pepper.
• Stir in the well-drained spinach; pat mixture into a greased 8x4x2" loaf pan.
• (At this point, loaf may be covered and refrigerated overnight, if desired).
• Bake, uncovered, in a 400 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
• Remove from skillet, reserving 2T.
• pan drippings.
• Drain bacon on paper towels.
• Cook the onion and peppers in the bacon drippings in the skillet for about 5 minutes, or until tender.
• Stir in the flour and dash pepper; gradually stir in the water.
• Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; cook 1 minute more.
• Stir in bacon and tomatoes; heat through.
• To serve, invert spinach loaf onto serving platter and cut into slices.
• Spoon bacon/tomato sauce over.

HERBED SPINACH

Steps:

• Finely chop the spinach stems and coarsely chop the spinach leaves.
• Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic and saute 1 minute.
• Add spinach, basil, salt& pepper.
• Toss in skillet for 4 mintes or until the spinach is coated with oil and just wilted.
• Serve immediatedly.

FRESH SPINACH MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325.
• Combine all ingredients and mix well. The mixture should be fairly moist. If not moist enough, add more tomato juice.
• Form into a loaf in a 1-quart loaf pan.
• Bake 1 hour.

HERBED SPINACH LOAF

Steps:

• Cook spinach in butter and drain
• Saute onions, shallot and garlic in oil
• Add spinach. Cook until water evaporates.
• Combine rest of ingredients and bake 1 hour (glaze often)
• Last 15 minutes top with cheese.

HERBED TURKEY LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 400'F.
• Combine the turkey, spinach and soup mix in a bowl. Set aside.
• On a lightly floured board, unfold 1 sheet of the thawed puff pastry (I use Sarah Lee). This is Parve so I feel good about using it.
• Lay the pastry out with the with the fold lines on the pastry going vertically.
• Cut slits on each side of the pastry and mound the filling onto the pastry between the two fold marks.
• Starting at one end fold the pastry strips over the filling, alternating each side to cover.
• Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Beat the egg and brush over the pastry.
• Bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is crispy and golden.
• If you use an instant-read thermometer it should register 160'F when inserted through the center.
• Cool slightly, then slice and serve.
• Bon Apetit.