Pesto Filled Spiral Meatloaf

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13
Pesto Filled Spiral Meatloaf for a hearty and flavorful meal
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hr 15 min

Ready In

1 hr 45 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs lean ground chuck
1/2 lb hot Italian sausage , removed from its casing and crumbled
1 cup coarse breadcrumbs , preferably from toasted rye bread
2 eggs , lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
pesto sauce ( recipe follows )
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
6 slices bacon , cooked until crisp , drained , and crumbled
2 hard-boiled eggs , chopped
pesto sauce
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup olive oil
2 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup pine nuts
3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
541
Sugar
1g
Fat
43g
If you're looking for a hearty and flavorful meal, look no further than this Pesto Filled Spiral Meatloaf. This dish takes the classic meatloaf and adds a twist by incorporating a flavorful pesto filling. The meatloaf is perfect for a family dinner or for meal-prepping for the week ahead. It's easy to double the recipe and freeze any leftovers for a quick and easy meal later on.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2.In a large bowl, combine ground chuck, crumbled Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, nutmeg, and black pepper.
3.Mix until well combined.
4.Form the meat mixture into a rectangle and spread pesto sauce over the top.
5.Sprinkle grated cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and chopped hard-boiled eggs over the pesto sauce.
6.Starting at the short end, roll the meat up like a jelly roll, enclosing the filling.
7.Place the meat roll in a lightly greased 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, seam side down.
8.Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 160 degrees F.
9.Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This meatloaf is packed with flavor and makes for a hearty and satisfying meal.

The pesto filling adds a touch of freshness to the dish.

It can be made ahead of time and reheated for an easy weeknight meal.

CONS

The meatloaf can be a bit time-consuming to assemble.

It contains a high amount of calories and fat, so it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although this dish is indulgent, it does provide a good source of protein.
The use of ground chuck and Italian sausage also provides a good source of iron and vitamin B12.

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