Spinach Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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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
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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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