Broccoli Cheddar Stuffed Meatloaf Recipes

BROCCOLI STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Mix meat, pepper, egg, basil, half the bread crumbs, and 3/4 of the green onion together.
• Set aside Bring a pot of water to boil.
• Drop broccoli florets in and cook 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender.
• Drain thoroughly.
• Mix broccoli, cheese, salt, remaining bread crumbs, and remaining onions.
• Press half the meat mixture into 8x4 loaf pan forming an indentation in the center, leaving 1" thick sides up the side of the pan Fill hollow with broccoli mixture.
• Top with the remaining meat mixture and seal well around the edges, completely enclosing the broccoli mixture Mix melted butter with ketchup and brush over the top of the meat loaf.
• Bake approximately one hour or until the sides pull away from the pan a little Serve hot.

BROCCOLI MEAT ROLL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the eggs, milk, ketchup, bread crumbs, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and oregano. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Top with broccoli to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle with remaining salt. Top with ham. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°; drain. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 1 minute longer or until the cheese is melted.

BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Finely roll 12 crackers.
• Mix cracker crumbs, turkey, onion, 2 tbsp chili sauce, parsley and egg.
• Pat meat mixture into 12 by 8 inch rectangle on waxed paper.
• Reserve 2 tablespoons cheese; sprinkle remaining cheese and broccoli onto meat mixture to within 1/2 inch of edge.
• Coarsely break remaining 12 crackers; sprinkle over broccoli, pressing lightly into meat.
• Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion, using waxed paper to help roll; seal ends.
• Place loaf in 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
• Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes.
• During last 5 minutes of baking, spread remaining 2 tbsp chili sauce over meatloaf; sprinkle with reserved cheese.

HAM, CHEESE AND BROCCOLI STUFFED MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350. Combine first 5 ingredients.
• Spread the meatloaf mixture onto a piece of aluminum foil. Spread into a 16x10 inch rectangle.
• Drain the thawed broccoli well and spread onto top of meatloaf mixture.
• Spread the thin ham on top of the broccoli.
• Arrange the cheese on top of the ham.
• Roll the meatloaf (jelly roll style) using the foil to help. Pinch the edges to seal.
• Place in baking dish. Bake at 350 for 90 minutes.

SPIRAL MEATLOAF W/HAM, BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• In large bowl combine first 7 ingredients til very well mixed.
• Place mixture onto a sheet of foil.
• Press out to a flat, even 8"x10" rectangle.
• Top evenly with 6 slices ham to within 1/2" of edges.
• Top with 6 slices american cheese.
• Sprinkle cheese layer with chopped broccoli evenly. Chop any big pieces smaller.
• Roll up starting from long side, lifting and using the foil to help you roll it all up.
• Roll up tightly.
• Pinch ends and seam closed VERY well. Place seam side down onto cookie sheet, or keep on the foil (seam side down)and place onto cookie sheet, that's what I did. Easier clean up!
• Sprinkle with a little coarse ground pepper.
• Bake in 350º oven for 55 minutes.
• Cut remaining 4 slices cheese in half corner to corner. Place on top of meatloaf nicely, overlapping slices slightly, showing pointed sides.
• Bake 5 minutes longer or til cheese is just melted.
• Let rest 15-20 minutes before slicing.
• Good served with mashed potatoes, baby carrots and fresh rolls.
• *Some hams can turn ground beef slightly pink. It is done in 1 hour. Just check juices to see if they are running clear.
• **"Do-ahead" Tip:This can be rolled up and refrigerated (covered)for up to 24 hours before baking.