Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Rolled Meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Ready In: 60 Minutes

Servings: 4

Fancy meatloaf! Great to serve when you have company! And it's delicious! Another great recipe from R. Reisman.

Ingredients:

1 lb extra lean ground beef

1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb

1/4 cup barbecue sauce

1/4 cup finely diced green onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 egg

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

salt and pepper

1 cup diced onion

1/3 cup thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach

1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic

2/3 cup smooth 5% fat ricotta cheese

1 ounce light cream cheese

1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

2 tablespoons barbecue sauce

2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter. Slice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com