Festive Meatloaf Pinwheel Recipes

ITALIAN PINWHEEL MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Layer with six cheese slices, ham and six more cheese slices., Roll up jelly roll-style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70 minutes or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°. Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional spaghetti sauce if desired.

PINWHEEL MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place a rack in a roasting pan
• Mix all stuffing ingredients in a bowl; set aside
• Roll out ground beef between 2 sheets of waxed paper to make a 12 x 8-inch rectangle.
• Spread stuffing on top of meat and roll up, jellyroll style, from shorter end. Seal seam.
• Place meatloaf on rack in prepared pan.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until center of meatloaf is 160 degrees F

FESTIVE MEAT LOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17x15-in. rectangle. Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Place seam side down in a roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° until a thermometer reads 160°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., In a large saucepan, saute the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender, 3-5 minutes. Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar, salt and thyme. Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Discard bay leaf. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Drain meat loaf. Serve with sauce.

FESTIVE HOLIDAY PINWHEELS

Steps:

• Cut broccoli, bell pepper and onions into coarse chunks. Pulse vegetables in food processor until coarsely chopped, remove and reserve. Cut cream cheese into chunks and whirl in food processor with horseradish, lemon juice and blue cheese. Return vegetables to processor and pulse just until ingredients are mixed, not pureed.
• Spread one side of each tortilla with 1/2 cup cheese mixture to the edge. Layer tortillas with equal portions of pork, sprinkle evenly with parsley and almonds. Roll tortilla snugly; set seam side down. (If making up to one day ahead, wrap airtight in plastic wrap and refrigerate). Cut each roll crosswise into six equal pieces and arrange on a platter.

ALREADY FOR MEATLOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• Combine meat, crumbs, 1/2 of the CheezWhiz, egg and salt and mix lightly.
• Pat out meat mix to cover a 12 x 10 inch rectangle of foil.
• Combine remaining CheezWhiz, parsley and rice.
• Spread rice mixture over meat.
• Roll up meat, starting at narrow end.
• Wrap securely and refrigerate several hours.
• When ready to cook, slice into 8 slices.
• Place slices on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes or until meat is done.

FESTIVE MEATLOAF PINWHEEL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients.
• Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
• On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 17 inches x 15-in. rectangle.
• Cover with ham and cheese slices to within 1/2. of edges.
• Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a short side.
• Place seam side down in a roasting pan.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350°F for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.
• In a saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in oil for 3-5 minutes or until tender.
• Add tomatoes, broth, bay leaf, sugar salt and thyme.
• Simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes.
• Discard bay leaf.
• Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into sauce.
• Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
• Drain meatloaf; top with sauce.