How to Make Pinwheel Meatloaf - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a fun and delicious twist on traditional meatloaf? Look no further than this recipe for pinwheel meatloaf! This creative take on the classic comfort food is not only visually stunning, but it's also packed with flavor and sure to impress your family and friends.

What sets this recipe apart from traditional meatloaf is its unique presentation. Instead of forming the meat mixture into a loaf shape, it's spread out into a thin layer and then rolled up into a pinwheel. As it b...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach - thawed, drained and squeezed dry
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • ¼ cup parsley
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ pound lean ground pork
  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make the filling: Coarsely chop the spinach, and place in a large bowl; set aside. Heat butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute mushrooms and onion until onion is translucent. Transfer mushroom mixture to bowl with spinach. Mix in 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg and parsley. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, Cheddar cheese, 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 egg. Season with Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Place meat mixture between two sheets of waxed paper, and roll into a rectangle approximately 18x8 inches. Remove top sheet. Spread spinach mixture evenly over meat, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Roll up meat from the short end in jelly-roll style, lifting and removing paper as you go. Place loaf into an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until browned and juices run clear. Serve hot or cold.
  • Nutrition

    547 cal.

    • Total Fat: 39g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 178mg
    • Sodium: 899mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 261mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 611mg