Lover's Loaf

SUBMITTED BY: JennyB  PHOTO BY: WEBANGEL14 

"When I met my current boyfriend, I tried to lure him over to my house by promising to cook my favorite meatloaf. It doesn't sound very romantic, but this recipe is much fancier and delicious than your mother's meatloaf. Luckily for me, he was impressed. Serve this meatloaf with mashed potatoes. The juice from the meatloaf will act as a gravy. Since the recipe makes 2 loaves, you can freeze one or deliver the wrapped loaf to a neighbor with cooking instructions attached and a bottle of red wine."
Lover's Loaf Recipe
PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr 15 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (10 ounce) bag washed spinach leaves
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 1/4 cups bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 6 slices prosciutto or ham, thinly sliced
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups red wine
  • 2 cups water

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. Place spinach in a microwave safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover, and microwave until the spinach has wilted, about 5 minutes. Drain and allow to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, mix together beef, pork, eggs, bread crumbs, and Romano cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Divide into two equal portions, and roll each into balls.
  4. Place a 15-inch long piece of plastic wrap on your work surface and lightly sprinkle with flour. Place one of the balls onto the plastic wrap and pat into a thin, 8-inch by 10-inch rectangle. Cover evenly with half of the spinach and 3 slices of prosciutto, then shingle three slices of provolone running along the edge facing you.
  5. Using the plastic wrap to lift the meat, roll the loaf starting from the cheese side into a firmly packed spiral, peeling away the plastic wrap as you go. Make a second loaf with remaining ingredients.
  6. To bake, pour wine into a broiler pan bottom. Oil the slotted top with some of the olive oil before placing the loaves on and brushing them with remaining oil. Cover loaves with a sheet of aluminum foil and bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove the foil and pour water into the pan. Continue baking for another 35 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1-inch thick slices to serve.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by tat2whttrsh aka Lambchop's Mom 
I have two kids that keep me on my toes all day, so having the time to roll a meatloaf is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2007 by Kerri808 
This meatloaf was definitely different! I plan to keep this recipe, but change some things to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by gibsey23 
This was a big hit! I kept the ingrediants the same, but, changed the process a bit. I let the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2008 by JennyB 
This is my recipe so I give it five stars, but try using the second half of the meatloaf to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2007 by Suzy Homemaker 
My husband and I don't usually like meatloaf. I saw this recipe and thought it might be worth... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 31, 2007 by oakvillelinda 
Great meatloaf. Makes for a "gourmet" dinner. I did add a bit of thyme and rosemary to the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2007 by Lori 
This is the most spectacular meatloaf you will ever eat! And it's so much fun to make. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2009 by JimmyJackGeorge 
I thought this recipe was delicious. It was the best meatloaf I have ever had. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2009 by hhamelka 
followed as written for my hubby and parents and we all really enjoyed this. Added some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.61 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by WEBANGEL14 
Very different and delicious meatloaf! I have never cared for the traditional, dried-out... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Lover's Loaf

Servings Per Recipe: 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 765

  • Total Fat: 45.6g
  • Cholesterol: 254mg
  • Sodium: 1180mg
  • Total Carbs: 23.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.9g
  • Protein: 50.3g

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