Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Rolled Meatloaf Food

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 AND RICOTTA CHEESE ROLLED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F Spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• To make meatloaf: In a bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients. On a 12-inch square piece of waxed paper, pat out mixture into an 8-inch square.
• To make filling: In a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook onions over medium heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in spinach and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat; add cheeses, stirring until combined. Spread over meatloaf. Using the waxed paper as a guide, roll up the meatloaf; carefully place in loaf pan seam side down. Spread barbecue sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.
• Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter. Slice.

ITALIAN ROLLED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Set oven to 375 degrees.
• Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Mix the first 12 ingredients together.
• On a large sheet of doubled waxed paper, pat the mixture into a 13x10-inch rectangle.
• Arrange the ham slices on top of the beef mixture, leaving about 1-inch space around the edges.
• Sprinkle the mushrooms over the ham.
• Sprinkle the mozza cheese over the mushrooms, then sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the mozza cheese.
• Starting at the smaller side, roll the meat up jelly roll style (using the wax paper to lift up the beef mixture).
• Lightly press together edges the best that you can (they don't have to be closed completely).
• Place seam-side down in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Brush with remaining 1/2 cup (or more of pizza sauce).
• Bake for 1-1/2 hours (THE LAST 10 MINUTES OF BAKING, sprinkle with about 1-1/2 cups grated mozzarella cheese).

CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• 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.

ROLLED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375.
• Mix meats, bread crumbs, milk, egg and seasonings together. Lay out a large piece of waxed paper, lightly sprayed with cooking oil.
• In a food processor mix onions, parsely and golden raisins. (raisins may stay whole, that's ok!) If you do not have a food processor just chop onion and parsley. Mix sauce ingredients together, set aside.
• Spread meat onto waxed paper in an 11 by 9 inch rectangle.
• Spread parsley onion mix evenly on top.
• Start on one of the 9 inch sides and begin rolling the meat tightly. (Like a jelly roll) Lift into a lightly greased loaf pan.
• Bake for 1 hour at 375. Add sauce to top of meatloaf 1/2 way through cooking time.

ROLLED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Mix all the SAUCE ingredients, except parsley in a saucepan; cook over low until tender (1 1/2 hours); add salt and pepper to taste; remove from heat and mix in the parsley.
• Mix well the meatloaf ingredients; spread out and flatten in a 9x12 baking dish; spread the cheese mixture over the meat.
• Starting with one end, lift the meat and roll to the other end.
• Set in the middle of pan, seam side down and pour tomato sauce over meat.
• Bake at 350 for 1 hour.

RICOTTA AND PESTO MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Knead first 3 ingredients together and then mix in egg.
• Press into greased loaf pan.
• Spoon on several tablespoons of tomato sauce on top of meatloaf.
• Bake uncovered at 375 degrees for 1 hour and 10 minutes.