Spinach And Ricotta Cheese Rolled Meatloaf

• MEATLOAF
• 1 lb extra lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup finely diced green onion
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• salt and pepper
• FILLING
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/3 cup thawed and drained frozen chopped spinach
• 1 1/2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 2/3 cup smooth 5% fat ricotta cheese
• 1 ounce light cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
• TOPPING
• 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
• 2 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0F Spray an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
2. To make meatloaf: In a bowl, mix all meatloaf ingredients. On a 12-inch square piece of waxed paper, pat out mixture into an 8-inch square.
3. To make filling: In a nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray, cook onions over medium heat for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir in spinach and garlic; cook for 2 minutes. Turn off heat; add cheeses, stirring until combined. Spread over meatloaf. Using the waxed paper as a guide, roll up the meatloaf; carefully place in loaf pan seam side down. Spread barbecue sauce over top; sprinkle with cheese.
4. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes before carefully inverting onto a serving platter. Slice.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spinach-and-ricotta-cheese-rolled-meatloaf-184925 (may not work)