Spinach-Parmesan Meatloaf

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"The spinach makes a pattern throughout the loaf."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry (half of a 10 oz. pkg.)
• 1⁄4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 -2 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1⁄2 cup finely crushed saltine
• 1⁄2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup whole milk
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg (a pinch)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.
3. Transfer mixture to a lightly sprayed 9 x 5 inch loaf pan; gently pat down.
4. Bake about 1 hour, until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned.
5. Let stand in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.
6. Remove loaf from the pan; slice to serve.
7. Garnish with black olives, if desired.

Reviews

[Chef J-Man]

This has become a family favorite at my house. It is wonderfully flavorful, always moist (but not too moist) and easy to prepare.