STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. Make potatoes as directed on box except omit butter and use 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and Cheese Sauce pouch. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Firmly press half of beef mixture into pan. Spoon potatoes over beef mixture to within 1/4 inch of edges of pan. Spoon remaining beef mixture over potatoes; press gently.
• Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let loaf stand 10 minutes; remove from pan.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In 8-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, 3 cloves garlic and a dash of salt in oil about 5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Set aside to cool.
• In large bowl, mix remaining tablespoon olive oil, the ground chicken, 1 cup bread crumbs, the milk, egg, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, the salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Add onion and garlic mixture; mix well.
• Pat half of meatloaf mixture in pan. Arrange cheese planks down center of meatloaf, leaving 1/2 to 1 inch of cheese-free space around all edges. Cut cheese in half as needed to fit. Cover cheese with remaining meatloaf mixture; press around edges to seal in cheese. Spread half of the marinara sauce over top of meatloaf.
• Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile in 6-inch skillet, toast 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 clove garlic and the butter until golden. Scrape into small dish to cool slightly. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons parsley. Top meatloaf with mixture.
• Serve with remaining marinara sauce.