Florentine Meatloaf Recipes

FLORENTINE MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat oil and saute onion, garlic, and fennel seed 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Combine with the remaining ingredients.
• Shape mixture into a log and place in a shallow casserole dish or loaf pan. Top with marinara.
• Bake 75 minutes or until the thermometer registers 170 degrees.
• Cool 10 minutes, then serve.

FLORENTINE TURKEY MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 350°F Spray an 8-inch loaf pan with the cooking spray.
• Thoroughly mix the turkey, 1/4 cup sauce, bread crumbs, onion, eggs, Parmesan cheese and fennel seed in a large bowl.
• Press half the turkey mixture into the pan. Press a 1-inch indentation down the center of the turkey mixture.
• Stir the spinach and mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl. Spoon the spinach mixture into the indentation, mounding in the center. Press the remaining turkey mixture over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.
• Bake for 45 minutes. Spoon the remaining sauce over the meatloaf.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatloaf is cooked through. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

CREAM OF WHEAT MEATLOAF FLORENTINE

Steps:

• Mix ground turkey, cereal, egg whites, 1/2 Celsius of ketchup, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Stir in spinach, pepper and onion. Salt and pepper to taste if desired.
• Shape into a loaf. Place in greased baking pan.
• MIx remaining ketchup and water. Spread evenly over meatloaf.
• Bake at 350 for 50 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.