Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

Since it's been too cold for yard therapy. I had a little kitchen therapy and this was very good.

I sub'd lean ground beef for the turkey.
I sub'd Lipton onion soup mix for minced onion (so I didn’t add any other "salt")
I used fat free grated mozzarella cheese.
I added canned petite diced tomatoes drained
I added black pepper and italian seasoning (just a shake over the top)
I drained the spinach.
My bread crumbs were "italian".

Since I made small meatloaf balls instead of a loaf, I cooked for 45 minutes. I did let stand for 10 minutes.

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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatloaf
servings 6

1 1/2 lbs. of lean ground turkey
10oz frozen chopped spinach
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 cup part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup minced onions
2 egg whites
2 TBSP ketchup
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375. Thaw and drain spinach. Mix all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. In a greased loaf pan pack mixture into shape. Bake for 60 minutes, or until top gets golden brown. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes after baking. Cut into 6 even pieces

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I've been posting a few random thoughts on Facebook. I enjoy it but I really like the whole blog thing - then again I haven't posted in a year. Go figure.

I love sunshine. I sang along to the radio in the car this morning just because it was sunny out. Most memorable - "Ring my Bell" - Anita Baker. Disco era. Love it.

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I love chili! omg! I made chili last night and I have some for lunch today.

Chili
1 lb lean ground beef, browned
1/2 large onion, diced small
1 green pepper, diced small
1 can of diced tomato, nah make it 2
1 can of tomato sauce
a little cumin
a little black pepper
a little salt if you must
1 pkg French's Chili-O , only one that will do!
Optional: 1 can of Black Beans (drained) or Chili Beans or Kidney Beans (drained)

To browned ground beef, add onion and bell pepper until onion gets a little tender. Then add tomatoes and sauce. Rinse cans with water and pour into pot - this will probably be about 1/2 a can of water and will dilute the chili just a bit. Add more if it's too thick. Let simmer for at least 30 minutes on low. Serve with fritos, or tortilla chips or oyster crackers (!) with a little grated 2% cheese and fat free sour cream. De-lish!

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Over the weekend the little bit of freezing rain we had froze onto the Japanese Maple tree. I think that's part of what makes the buds set and preps that little tree for it's red glory.


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I'm an old soul. I like things the way they used to be but with modern convenience of course. No need to live in the past, drive forward and do your thing. That's the best way to go.

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Checked on a friend yesterday who didn't reply to a text. They were ok and glad I checked in on them. // Called another friend who I had not spoken to in a while just to say HI and let them know I was still around and glad they were too. // Answered an email from a cousin who misses me across the miles and I miss them. // Sent a card to someone who is having a tough week to let them know good warm days are ahead.

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