Put a Spin on Meatloaf - Stuff It
Meatloaf Wellington, Stuffed Mexican and Reuben Stuffed Meatloaf
Your family loves meatloaf, but you're tired of the same old thing. Try these three new spins on meatloaf with something unique in common - they're all stuffed.
Need some creative ways to spice up your tired old meatloaf? Do a little bit of stuffing. Try Meatloaf Wellington, Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf, and Stuffed Reuben Meatloaf, and treat your family to something different.
Even the pickiest of eaters will love this version, complete with crisp and buttery crescent rolls from the dairy case.
Meatloaf Wellington
Ingredients:
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 1 cup spaghetti sauce, divided
- ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 2 cups (8 oz.) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1 Tbs. minced fresh parsley
- 1 tube (8 oz.) refrigerated crescent rolls
Preparation:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, 1/3 cup spaghetti sauce, bread crumbs, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and combine well.
- On a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x8-inch rectangle. Sprinkle parsley and 1 cup cheese to within 1 inch of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with long side and peeling foil away while rolling. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
- Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 1 hour; drain. Unroll crescent dough, seal seams and perforations. Drape dough over meatloaf to cover the top, sides and ends, seal ends. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees and crust is golden brown. Let stand for 5 minutes.
- Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meatloaf to a serving platter. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with remaining spaghetti sauce.
- Yield: 8 servings.
Or put a Mexi-spin on meatloaf night. Try this take, complete with peppers, onions and melted cheddar cheese – all the fun of tacos, combined with the flavors of meatloaf.
Stuffed Mexican Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1 lbs. lean ground beef
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
- 1/3 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped onion
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 4 oz. cheddar cheese, sliced
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl, combine ground beef, tomato sauce, dry bread crumbs, taco seasoning, green pepper, onion and egg; mix thoroughly with hands and set aside.
- In a second bowl, combine shredded cheese and sour cream.
- Place half the meat mixture in loaf pan, press a deep well into the full length of the meat. Place cheese mixture in well, press remaining meat mixture on top. Bake for 90 minutes. Pour off grease drippings. Top with overlapping cheese slices. Let stand 10 minutes, serve.
- Yield: 8 servings.
Here’s another fun, stuffed meatloaf, with a different twist. Like Reubens? You’ll love this Reuben Stuffed Meatloaf.
Reuben Stuffed Meatloaf
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ lbs. ground beef
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- ½ cup Thousand Island dressing
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 8 oz. sauerkraut
- ¼ cup chopped corned beef
- ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
Preparation:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, dressing, egg and pepper.
- In second bowl, combine sauerkraut, corned beef and shredded cheese.
- Place half the meat mixture in loaf pan, press a deep well into the full length of the meat. Place cheese mixture in well, press remaining meat mixture on top. Bake for 50 minutes, or until done through. Let stand 5 minutes, serve.
- Yield: 8 servings.
