Thursday, February 6, 2014

Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

If you're looking for a classic American dish that is economical, easy to make, and loved by practically everyone, I don't think you could do much better than meatloaf. It's one of those dishes that everyone's mother added her special touch to, whether it was dousing it with ketchup or topping it with strips of bacon, or any of thousands of creative embellishments that have been conceived over the decades.

During World War II many products were added to ground beef as extenders, and one of the most common was rolled oats. The Quaker Oats Company published many such recipes during that period, and this is one of the most popular.


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Italian Stuffed Meatloaf

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 227g (Serves 6)

Amount Per Serving
Calories 327
Total Fat 11.2g
Saturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 107mg
Sodium 320mg
Total Carbohydrates 20.9g
Dietary Fiber 10.6g
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 32.6g


For the meatloaf:
1 lb ground beef or meatloaf mixture
1 cup quick-cooking or regular rolled oats
1 15-oz jar No Added Sugar spaghetti sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the filling:
1/2 cup sauteed sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
1/4 cup sliced, pitted olives (green or black - optional)

For the topping:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or provolone cheese
1/4 cup sliced, pitted olives (green or black - optional)

Combine the beef, oats, 1/2 cup of the spaghetti sauce, onion, Parmesan, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly.
Place the remaining spaghetti sauce in a small pot and set aside.
Divide the meat mixture in two equal portions and pat them into 7 inch round patties.
Layer the filling ingredients on top of one patty, leaving a 1/2-inch border uncovered.
Top with the remaining patty, press the edges together, and pat into a round loaf.
Place in a greased baking pan and bake uncovered in a preheated 350F oven for 50 minutes.
Heat the remaining spaghetti sauce to a simmer just before removing the meatloaf from the oven.
Top the meatloaf with the spaghetti sauce, mozzarella, and olives.

Cooks Notes: Sliced boiled eggs are a great addition to the filling. Add your own ideas to the filling/toppings.

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