Ingredients
for the
dough: minced meat
450 grams of minced
turkey
200 grams
of grated parmesan
50 grams
of bread on a tray
3 slices
of large egg
1
latte
1 drop of
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BABY
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for the filling
Scamorza
200 grams
of fresh spinach
50 grams
for the crust and the finished
cake dough
2 rectangular Roll
EGG YOLK
1
LATTÉ
1 drop
of MUSTARD
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Crusted Meatloaf is a quaint and delicious dish, perfect for Sunday lunches and special occasions. It’s a delicious reinterpretation of the classic meatloaf, in this case wrapped in a crispy puff pastry crust. The dough is made of minced meat, bread, eggs and cheese and contains a filling of spinach and scamarza for a result with a tender and fibrous heart. Everything is covered with a golden puff pastry shell, which is delicious and decorative at the same time thanks to the special fabric.

The meatloaf with the crust is cooked, complete with toppings, directly in the oven on the lowest setting for about an hour: this ensures that the inside is juicy and perfectly cooked, while the crust becomes golden brown and crumbles. The meat used for the meatloaf mix is ​​a mix of beef and some turkey, for a flavorful and not too heavy mix.

However, for the filling we chose fresh spinach: delicate and delicate, it can be used raw without having to cook it first. For a stronger flavor, you can enrich the meatloaf dough with freshly crumbled sausage, while for the filling you can replace the spinach with the classic spinach, previously fried in a pan, then squeezed and chopped. Or you can use roasted or fried eggplant, peppers and zucchini for a colorful and tasty version, but also radicchio and broccoli for a more pronounced and intense taste.

Learn how to make Crusted Meatloaf by following step-by-step instructions and tips. If you liked this recipe, don’t miss the potato-in-the-bottom meatloaf and for a quicker option, try the fried meatloaf. If you love crispy dishes, try the crusty burger and crusty eggs.

How to make meatloaf dough

Step 1
Put the bread in a bowl, soak it with a splash of milk and add the grated Parmesan. Then add the egg too.
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and mix well with a fork.

Step 2
Add both types of minced meat at this point.
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, add salt and pepper and knead.

Step 3
Flatten the meatloaf dough into an oval on a rectangular sheet of baking paper. Then spread the spinach leaves over the surface.
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Step 4
Also add the diced scamarza and then press with your palms so that the filling sticks to the meat.
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Step 5
Wrap the meatloaf around itself with the baking paper underneath.
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, squeezing and compacting well with your hands as you roll. Wrap the meatloaf in paper and store in a cool place.

Step 6
Open a rectangle of puff pastry and lay it horizontally. Leave the baking paper underneath and cut the dough into even strips, each 1 to 2 cm wide.
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Step 7
Also cut the second rectangle into the same shape and weave the strips obtained from it vertically and alternately with the strips of the first rectangle, as if forming a basket weave.
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Step 8
Carefully brush the mixture with a thin layer of mustard to help the dough stick to the meat.
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Step 9
We take the meatloaf again and use the baking paper to slide it to the underside of the fabric.
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Step 10
Now lift the baking paper from under the braid and wrap the dough around the meatloaf using strong movements.
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. Tighten well by applying pressure with your fingertips.

Step 11
Always use baking paper and slide the meatloaf with the crust onto a baking tray lined with baking paper. Be sure to place the sealed side down. Then brush the surface with the beaten egg yolk and a splash of milk.
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Step 12
Cook over low heat in an oven preheated to 200°C for about 15 minutes.
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. Then lower the temperature to 180°C and continue cooking for another 45 minutes. If necessary, cover the meatloaf with aluminum foil if it gets too dark towards the end.

Step 13
Remove the meatloaf from the oven when it is golden brown and let it rest for about 10 minutes. Then transfer to a serving plate.
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Step 14
Serve the sliced ​​meatloaf while it is still warm to enjoy its stringy heart.
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Storage
We recommend enjoying the meatloaf hot and freshly baked. If there is any leftover, you can store it in the refrigerator covered with plastic wrap for 1-2 days.