Best 3 Meatloaf Florentine Recipes
Meatloaf Florentine is a delicious and hearty dish that combines the classic flavors of meatloaf with a creamy spinach and cheese filling. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a simple weeknight meal. The combination of ground beef, pork, and veal creates a moist and flavorful meatloaf, while the spinach, cheese, and béchamel sauce add a rich and creamy texture. Served with mashed potatoes and a side of vegetables, Meatloaf Florentine is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
MEATLOAF FLORENTINE
I had some spinach for a salad, but I can never finish those big bags before they turn slimy, so this recipe from meals.com was the perfect way to use the rest of the spinach. The recipe calls for frozen spinach, but fresh works just fine, 2 or 3 cups of it, chopped up in the food processor. I also used 1/3 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs in place of the bread slices, the ingredient list, however, is being posted in it's original state.
Provided by Kay D.
Categories Meat
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine tomato sauce, oregano, basil and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- In a larger bowl, mix beef, bread crumbs, egg white, salt pepper, and 1/2 the tomato sauce mixture until well combined.
- Press meat mixture onto a sheet of wax paper, making a rectangle approx.
- 8 x 10 inches.
- Spoon spinach over half.
- Place mozzarella cheese over spinach, being careful not to place too close to the edges, or your filling will leak out.
- Fold meat over so that spinach and cheese are inside.
- Pinch edges to seal.
- Place meat in shallow baking pan, on a rack or strips of aluminum foil, or some means of keeping the loaf off the pan to allow the juices to drain.
- Top with remaining tomato sauce and the parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for 1 hour.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing.
- (try the leftovers on a sandwich or kaiser roll).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.5, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 66.9, Sodium 697.9, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 23.3
FLORENTINE MEATLOAF
From A Taste of Italy (1996) by The American Cooking Guild: "When 14-year-old Catherine de Medici left Florence to marry King Henry II of France, her entourage of chefs encountered spinach for the first time. From then on, they referred to dishes with spinach as florentine, which means 'bed of spinach' in French. This moist spinach and beef loaf tastes even better topped with marinara sauce."
Provided by Heather3271
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Heat oil and saute onion, garlic, and fennel seed 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Combine with the remaining ingredients.
- Shape mixture into a log and place in a shallow casserole dish or loaf pan. Top with marinara.
- Bake 75 minutes or until the thermometer registers 170 degrees.
- Cool 10 minutes, then serve.
ASIAGO CHICKEN MEATLOAF FLORENTINE
I was inspired by a Chicken Asiago Sausage I recently tried. I had ground chicken and I added spices that you might add to a homemade sausage. Turned out pretty tasty and no one needed an invite for lunch. The aroma of this meat loaf cooking brought them to the kitchen before it was ready to serve. Hope you enjoy!
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Chicken
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray 5 x 9-inch loaf pan with vegetable oil.
- 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; add onions and sauté for about 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach and cover; wilt (should only take about 2 minutes). Once wilted, cut into small pieces (with kitchen scissors).
- 3. In a large bowl add ground chicken and all other ingredients (except the spaghetti sauce); stir in spinach mixture until combine.
- 4. Pack meatloaf mixture into prepared loaf pan; bake 55 minutes to 1 hour until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. NOTE spread spaghetti sauce over top of meat loaf the last 15 minutes cooking time. NOTE: I used a thermometer to test for doneness.
- 5. Remove from oven and let set for about 10 minutes and then serve.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ground beef for the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overmix the meatloaf mixture, or it will become tough.
- Gently press the meatloaf mixture into the prepared loaf pan to avoid air pockets.
- Bake the meatloaf in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Serve the meatloaf with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.
Conclusion:
Meatloaf Florentine is a classic comfort food dish that is easy to make and always a hit with the family. With its combination of ground beef, spinach, mushrooms, and cheese, this meatloaf is flavorful, moist, and sure to please everyone at the table. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a special occasion dish, Meatloaf Florentine is a great choice that is sure to impress.
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