I have been asked a lot recently about the meatloaf that has become a staple in our household. It all started with cleaning out the refrigerator. Recently I had a little bit of everything in the refrigerator but not enough of anything to make an entire meal. A little bit of sausage, a little bit of hamburger, two tomatoes that were getting soft, some mushrooms, shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 can of sliced mushrooms, 1/2 pkg of fresh spinach, three slices of bacon, half of an onion, a couple cloves of garlic, and of course plenty of eggs. I could have made an omlette, but I wasn't in the mood for eggs.
Refrigerator Meatloaf was born.
In a large bowl I combined the sausage, ground beef, tomatoes (chopped), onion (chopped), mushrooms, bacon (chopped), cheddar cheese, one egg, some breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup of grated parmesan, and 1/3 cup of quick cooking oats. Italian seasonings are a favorite for DH and I, we add a little oregano, basil, marjoram, rosemary, salt, pepper - whatever your tastes are.
In a skillet, the spinach was wilted in some olive oil and sauteed garlic cloves. Add the cooked spinach to the meat mixture. Combine thoroughly, shape into a loaf and place in 8 x 5 x 4 or 9 x 6 x 2 baking dish. Cook for 30 - 45 minutes at 375 degrees until the meat is no longer pink.
Serve with fresh baked italian bread - delicious!
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