Ricotta Swiss Wedges (Crazy Meatloaf!)
When I saw this recipe - I just had to try it! It's a meatloaf that looks like.... a cake!!! You bake it in a 9 inch springform pan and you add ricotta cheese and swiss cheese on top - it looks great and it is delicious! I adapted this recipe from a Jean Pare cookbook.
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 2large eggs
- 4slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled
- 3⁄4cup fine dry breadcrumb
- 1⁄2cup tomato sauce
- 1⁄2teaspoon dried basil
- 1⁄4teaspoon dried oregano
- 1⁄4teaspoon dried thyme
- 1⁄4teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4teaspoon pepper
- 1 1⁄2lbs lean ground beef
- 2cups light ricotta cheese
- 1cup grated swiss cheese
- 5tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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DIRECTIONS
- Combine first 10 ingredients in large bowl.
- Add ground beef. Mix well. Press into greased 9 inch springform pan. Set pan on baking sheet with sides. Bake, uncovered, in 350F oven for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Combine remaining 3 ingredients in small bowl. Spread on top of meatloaf. Bake for another 45 to 50 minutes until fully cooked, and internal temperature of meat reaches 160°F Let stand for 10 minutes.
- Cuts into 8 wedges.
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