CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED MEATLOAF by TWT

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CHEESY SPINACH-STUFFED
MEATLOAF
Meatloaf:
1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Filling:
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
Topping:
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Dried Italian seasoning (optional)
Heat oven to 350º. In medium bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix
well. Set aside. In large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, mixing
lightly, but thoroughly. Place beef mixture on waxed paper and pat into
14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border
around edges. Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Press beef
mixture over spinach filling at both ends to seal. Place seam side down on
rack in open roasting pan. Bake in 350º oven for 1 hour. Spread ketchup
over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes. Top loaf with
1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if
desired. To serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.