Spinach & Cheese Stuffed Meatloaf
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 pound ground turkey breast
3/4 C. soft bread crumbs (whole-wheat or white)
2 egg whites
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 C. sliced baby portabella or other mushrooms
1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2/3 C. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
3 T. ketchup
1/3 C. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine beef, turkey, crumbs, egg whites, salt and pepper; mix well. Separately, combine mushrooms, spinach, 2/3 C. mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt and garlic powder; mix well and set aside. Place meat mixture on waxed paper and shape into 14-by-10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border around edges. Using the wax paper to steady the mixture, start at short end and roll in jelly roll fashion. Press mixture over filling at both ends to seal. Place seam side down on rack in roasting pan. Bake 1 hour. Spread ketchup and remaining cheese over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes or until it is no longer pink and internal temperature is 160 degrees. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning if desired. Cut into slices and serve.
Yield: 8 servings
Calories: 198
Fat: 8g
Fiber: 2g