FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF

FRENCH ONION MEATLOAF

Source of Recipe

JoAnna M. Lund

Recipe Introduction

Serves 6



List of Ingredients


1 cup chopped onion

16 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin beef or turkey breast

1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon dried fine bread crumbs

1 (2.5 ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained

6 tablespoons Kraft Fat Free French Dressing*

3 (3/4-ounce) slices Kraft reduced-fat Swiss cheese

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes


Instructions


Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9-x-5-inch loaf pan with butter-flavored cooking spray.
In a large skillet sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray,
saute onion for 5 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine meat, bread crumbs, mushrooms,
onion, and 1/4 cup French dressing. Mix well to combine.

Pat mixture into prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes.

Evenly arrange Swiss cheese slices over partially baked meat loaf.
Stir parsley into remaining 2 tablespoons French dressing.
Drizzle dressing mixture evenly over top.

Continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes.
Place baking dish on a wire rack and let set for 5 minutes.
Divide into 6 servings.

Final Comments

HINT: Makes wonderful cold sandwiches.

Each serving equals:
HE: 2 1/2 Protein, 1/2 Bread, 1/2 Vegetable, 1/4 Slider, 5 Optional Calories
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211 Calories, 7gm Fat, 22gm Protein, 15gm Carbohydrate,
458mg Sodium, 149mg Calcium, 1gm Fiber
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DIABETIC: 2 1/2 Protein, 1/2 Starch, 1/2 Vegetable

"Healthy Exchanges Food Newsletter August 2003, pg. 11."

Confetti Meatloaf

This is one of the best meatloaf recipes I've ever tasted besides my grandmother's.

Confetti Meatloaf

1/2 cup brown rice
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 cup red and green bell peppers, chopped
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup chunky salsa
1 egg (or 1/4 cup egg substitute)
Salt, pepper and celery seed to taste

Cook the rice according to pkg directions.
Preheat oven to 350.
Warm the oil in small skillet over med heat.
Add the onion and peppers.  Cook for 5 min or until tender.

In a large bowl, combine meat, salsa, egg and seasonings.
Stir in the veggies and rice.  Place the mixture in a baking
dish and pat into an oblong loaf.

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
Makes 6 servings
6 Points per serving

273 calories, 17 grams protein, 21 grams carb, 13 grams fat, 3 grams fiber

Frosted Meatloaf Cake

This is so pretty. It looks just like a decorated cake.

FROSTED MEATLOAF CAKE
adapted-Source: CookingVillage

For the Meat Loaf
2 pounds lean ground beef
3 large eggs
1 cup rolled oats
2/3 cup sliced green onions
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the Decoration
1 jar (12 ounces) roasted red peppers, drained and patted dry
3 1/2 cups hot mashed potatoes
8 cherry tomatoes, stems removed

Preparing the Meat Loaf
Preheat oven to 375F. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, green onions, milk, parsley, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper just until blended.

Divide mixture between two 8-inch round cake pans, patting to cover pans evenly and make level.

Bake meat loaves until juices run clear when meat is pierced with a fork, or meat loaves register 170F on a meat thermometer, 20–25 minutes. Remove pans from the oven; cover loosely with foil and let stand for 10 minutes.

Decorating the Meat Loaf
Pour off juices from pans. Invert 1 meat loaf onto a flat serving plate. Using a small sharp knife, trim red peppers so that they lie flat. Cover top of meat loaf with a single layer of roasted red peppers.

Invert second meat loaf onto red pepper layer. Using a spatula, spread 2 1/2 cups mashed potatoes over top and sides of meat loaf. Spoon remaining potatoes into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip. Pipe swirls around top edges of cake. Pipe stars around bottom of cake.

Place cherry tomatoes, stem-ends down, in a ring around top of meat loaf "cake" to resemble cherries. Cut meat loaf into wedges; serve immediately.