A Chance of Rain with a Side of Chipotle Meatloaf

It was another rainy/gloomy day in Connecticut. The weather has been really interesting this summer but we have made the best of it. Here is what I harvested from our garden today.

I was pretty psyched to start having fresh veggies to work with. I will be having fresh cucumber with my sandwich tomorrow!

With the gloomy day came my culinary inspiration for tonight?s dinner. I wanted something that I could prepare and than forget about it. I took a Mom on the Run Favorite, Stuffed Meatloaf, and made it into a spicy, smokey masterpiece. Well as much of a masterpiece meatloaf can be.

Spinach Stuffed Meatloaf

Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Healthful Cooking

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef or turkey
3 - 4 tbsp worchestire sauce
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
2 Egg Whites
10oz pkg spinach, well drained
1/2 cup low fat mozzarella
1 can of Chipotle Salsa
1 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs 1 tbsp of Paprika 2 tbsp of Dijon mustard

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil leaving at least 1 inch hanging over the long side. Brush the foil with 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil. Spray 9x12 cookie sheet with .
In a bowl mix together ground meat, worcestershire, egg whites, salt, pepper, mustard, paprika, and parmesan until all has been blended.

Spread meat mixture into the prepared cookie sheet to make an even layer. Cover the plan with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1-3 hours.

Once meat has chilled, layer defrosted spinach, ricotta, and mozzarella evenly onto the meat.

Lifting the foil along the long side facing you, roll up the meat and stuffing like a jelly roll, pushing it forward a bit at a time and lifting the foil away, until the long log has formed.

Pat the log gently to compact it. Brush it with a little bit of EVOO and center it on the pan.

Bake the meatloaf, unconvered, until meat thermometer reads 160 degrees in the center or about 1 hour. Pour Chipotle Salsa over meatloaf and let bake for a few more minutes or until the sauce cooks through.

Let stand for a few minutes. Enjoy!

Here is my dinner plate. Don?t you wish the screen was scratch and lick? Everyone in the family loved this new meatloaf creation. My husband went so far to lick the plate.

What are some of your favorite ingredients for meatloaf?

Stop by tomorrow for my Freaky Friday Giveaway! It is an opportunity to sample a great new product. I am so excited :) TGIF!