couscous rolled meatloaf

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Recipe by
Patricia Kutchins
Lake Zurich, IL

This recipe is easier than it looks!

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 40 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For couscous rolled meatloaf

  • MEATLOAF
  • 1 lb
    ground sirloin
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    italian flavored breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp
    granulated garlic
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • FILLING
  • 1/2 box
    plain or flavored couscous
  • 1/2 c
    parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c
    fresh mushrooms chopped fine
  • 1/2 c
    frozen chopped spinach
  • 1/2 c
    italian herb and cheese cooking creme

How To Make couscous rolled meatloaf

  • 1
    Clean and chop mushrooms.
  • 2
    Measure out ½ c frozen chopped spinach
  • 3
    Make the couscous according to package directions – takes about 8 minutes
  • 4
    Mix the couscous, parmesan cheese, mushrooms and spinach together and set aside
  • 5
    Mix the ground beef with the egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, garlic and worshire sauce using your hands.
  • 6
    Spread a piece of waxed paper on cookie sheet. Spread the meat mixture in a rectangle about 9 x 13 on the waxed paper. Press it until it is thin and even
  • 7
    Put the filling on the meat mixture, spreading it around about ½ inch from the edges. Spread filling thinly.
  • 8
    Roll the meatloaf now using the waxed paper to pull up the short end of the loaf and fold it on itself to make a “jellyroll”.
  • 9
    Roll the meatloaf off the paper and remove the waxed paper from pan.
  • 10
    Spread the top with Philadelphia Italian Herb and Cheese cooking crème or use your favorite topping for meatloaf.
  • 11
    Bake in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes Let meatloaf rest about 15-20 minutes before slicing.

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