Pinwheel Meatloaf
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6
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Calories
348 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Pinwheel Meatloaf
Description
The recipe binds ground beef with bread crumbs, half the processed cheese spread, beaten egg, and salt, then pats the mixture into a rectangular shape on foil. The filling—composed of the remaining cheese spread mixed with cooked white rice and parsley—is spread over the meat before rolling it tightly. The roll is chilled to firm up and then sliced into portions.
Slices are placed in a baking dish and baked at 350°F for 45 minutes or until fully cooked. The pre-slicing allows checking doneness easily and helps the meatloaf bake evenly with a defined cheesy swirl within each slice.
This meatloaf provides a moist and tender mouthfeel, balancing savory beef with creamy, cheesy rice filling. It works well for family meals and can be served with sides like vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ ground beef
- 1 c. bread crumbs
- 8 oz Cheez Whiz
- 1 egg beaten
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 ½ c. white rice cooked
- 2 Tbsp parsley chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl combine meat, bread crumbs, half of the processed cheese spread, egg and salt. Mix lightly.
- Tear off a 12’’ x 10’’ rectangle piece of tinfoil. Pat out mixture to cover foil.
- Combine the rest of the cheese spread, rice and parsley. Spread mixture over meat. Roll up, starting at the narrow end, pulling the tinfoil away from the meat as you roll it up. Place in refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
- Remove from fridge and cut roll into eight slices; place in baking dish.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until meat is done.
Notes
- Checking doneness with a meat thermometer in the center slice is useful; aim for 155-165°F.
- Ground turkey can substitute beef but results in leaner, potentially drier meatloaf.
- Mix ingredients lightly to avoid tough texture; overmixing can reduce tenderness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 1017mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 397IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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