Spinach Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 cup coarsely chopped mushrooms
    1/4 cup chopped onion
    1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
    1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1 pound 99%-lean ground turkey breast
    3/4 cup Quaker(R) Oats (Quick or Old Fashioned, uncooked)
    1/2 cup fat-free milk
    1 egg white, lightly beaten
    1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning blend
    1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
    1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
    Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly spray medium skillet with cooking spray.
    Cook mushrooms and onion in skillet over medium-low heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender; remove from heat.
    Add spinach, 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese; mix well. Set aside.
    In large bowl, combine turkey, oats, milk, egg white, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly.
    Spoon 2/3 of turkey mixture lengthwise down center of 11 x 7-inch glass baking dish.
    Form a deep indentation down middle of turkey; fill indentation with reserved spinach mixture.
    Top with remaining turkey, forming a loaf.
    Seal edges to completely enclose spinach filling.
    Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until thermometer registers 170 degrees F and juices show no pink color.
    Remove from oven; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
    Return to oven 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese melts.
    Let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

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