Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf

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Cheesy Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf
A new twist on an old favorite.

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1-1/4 hours
Servings: Serves 6

1-1/2 lb. lean ground beef

3/4 cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

Filling

1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained

1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. garlic powder

Topping

3 Tbsp. ketchup

1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

-- Italian seasoning (optional)

	Heat oven to 350ºF. In large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, mixing lightly, but thoroughly. In medium bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
	Place beef mixture on waxed paper and pat into 14x10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border about 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 oven 1 hour. Spread ketchup over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Top loaf with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if desired.
	To serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.