Ingredients
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1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
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1/4 cup finely diced green onion
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1 egg
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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salt and pepper
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1 cup diced onion
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1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic
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2/3 cup smooth 5% fat ricotta cheese
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1 ounce light cream cheese
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1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
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3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup barbecue sauce
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1 lb extra lean ground beef
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1/3 cup thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F Spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter. Slice.