Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients:

Meatloaf:

-1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef-

-3/4 cup soft bread crumbs

-1 egg

-1 teaspoon salt

-1/8 teaspoon pepper

Filling

-1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained

-1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

-3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

-1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

-1/4 teaspoon salt

-1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

Topping:

-3 tablespoons ketchup

-1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Dried Italian seasoning (optional)

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 350°. In medium bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Set aside. In large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2. Place beef mixture on waxed paper and pat into 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border around edges. Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Press beef mixture over spinach filling at both ends to seal. Place seam side down on rack in open roasting pan.
3. Bake in 350° oven 1 hour. Spread ketchup over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes. Top loaf with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if desired.
4. To serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.