Spinach-Parmesan Meatloaf

Categories: Ground Beef, Main Dish, Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
• 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach , thawed and squeezed dry (half of a 10 oz. pkg.)
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1 -2 garlic clove , minced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup finely crushed saltine
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• freshly grated nutmeg (a pinch)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.

2. In a big bowl, combine all the ingredients; mix well.

3. Transfer mixture to a lightly sprayed 9 × 5 inch loaf pan; gently pat down.

4. Bake about 1 hour, until the loaf is firm and the top is lightly browned.

5. Let stand in pan for 5-10 minutes before serving.

6. Remove loaf from the pan; slice to serve.

7. Garnish with black olives, if desired.

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