Sun Dried Tomato And Mozzarella Meatloaf Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEAT LOAF

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes and water; let stand for 15 minutes or until softened. Meanwhile, in a small skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. In a large bowl, combine the egg, milk and bread crumbs. , Drain and chop the tomatoes; set aside 1/4 cup for topping. Add onion mixture, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, thyme and remaining chopped tomatoes to the egg mixture. Crumble beef over mixture and mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. , Combine ketchup and reserved tomatoes; spread over loaf. Bake, uncovered, until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°, 55-60 minutes. Drain; let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

SMOKED MOZZARELLA AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO CIGARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Lay a sheet of phyllo dough on a clean dry work surface. Use a pastry brush to brush the phyllo sheet with melted butter. Fold the phyllo sheet in half lengthwise, resulting in a 12 by 8-inch rectangle. Brush the top of the phyllo with melted butter. Place a few slices of smoked mozzarella at a narrow end of the phyllo rectangle, leaving 1-inch on each side. Top the cheese with a few pieces of sun-dried tomatoes. Carefully roll up the phyllo dough into a cigar shape starting with the cheese and tomato end. About half way through the rolling, tuck in the 1-inch ends of the phyllo dough, and continue rolling. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet, seam side down, and brush the top with butter. Continue rolling the 5 remaining cigars. Bake until golden, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small ball jar or in a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid combine the extra-virgin olive oil, Proseco, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Shake well. Toss the Proseco vinaigrette with the field greens. Place the dressed greens on a serving platter or on individual serving plates.
• Slice the cigars into 2-inch pieces. Place atop the dressed field greens. Serve immediately.
• The baked cigars are about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. The flavor is great. YUM!!

SUN-DRIED TOMATO & FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring large pot of water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, make dressing: combine all dressing ingredients.
• Process until sun dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
• Transfer to small bowl and set aside.
• Add one teaspoon of salt and pasta to boiling water, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
• Cook until pasta is tender (about 11 min.) and drain well.
• Transfer to a large serving bowl.
• Add dressing to hot pasta and toss to coat.
• Let cool, stirring occasionally.
• Add tomatoes, mozzarella,basil, Parmesan, and olives.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Toss to mix and serve at room temperature.

MEATLOAF WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Grease a loaf pan, preferably glass.
• Heat oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add onion and saute for 5 minutes; add celery and continue cooking until veggies are very tender, about 15 minutes longer.
• Transfer to large bowl.
• Add all remiaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Transfer to prepared pan and press mixture down well, smoothing the top.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Spread ketchup on taop and bake about 15 minutes longer.
• Let sit for 5 minutes.
• slice and serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Pour boiling water over sun-dried tomatoes.
• Cover and let stand 2-3 minutes or until softened.
• Drain and finely chop In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes with ground beef, couscous, egg, milk, bell pepper, green onions, salt, black pepper, and chili powder Form into a 7 X 6" oval.
• Place on a trivet in a small cooker.
• Cook on low 5-6 hours or until done.
• *Note:This same recipe for the meat loaf may be baked in an oven at 350F for about 1 1/2 hours.

TURKEY MEAT LOAF WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9x5x3-inch glass loaf pan. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add celery; sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to large bowl.
• Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Brush with ketchup and bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, about 15 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO MEATLOAF WITH MOZZARELLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Combine the meatloaf mix, breadcrumbs, carrots, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, parsley, oregano, eggs, garlic, onion, 1/4 cup of the ketchup, 1 tablespoon of the Worcestershire, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large mixing bowl. Using your hands, mix together until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and form it into a compact oval-shaped loaf, about 9 inches by 5 inches. Bake for 30 minutes.
• Stir together the brown sugar, remaining 1/4 cup ketchup and remaining 1 teaspoon Worcestershire in a small bowl for the glaze. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and brush the top and sides all over with the glaze. Return to the oven and bake until the glaze starts to caramelize and a thermometer inserted in the center of the meatloaf registers 160 degrees F, about 25 minutes more. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
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