Created by dienia b on July 14, 2024
Step 1: MEATLOAF: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Step 2: Finely crush croutons and combine with broth in small bowl and let stand for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Heat oil in skillet, add onions and cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until soft; set aside.
Step 4: In large bowl, beat eggs.
Step 5: Mix in pesto, pine nuts, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt and pepper.
Step 6: Add meat, spinach, cooked onion and crouton mixture.
Step 7: Mix well.
Step 8: Place mixture in bread pan and bake 1 hour and 15 minutes. (Check at 60 minutes)
Step 9: Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Step 10: Remove from pan and slice.
Step 11: Serve topped with sauce.
Step 12: SAUCE: Rub saucepan with garlic and discard clove.
Step 13: Melt 4 tablespoons butter over low heat.
Step 14: Add flour and stir until blended.
Step 15: Stir in beef broth, stirring constantly and cook sauce until it comes to a boil.
Step 16: Add salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce.
Step 17: Remove from heat, stir.
Step 18: Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in medium skillet.
Step 19: Add bell pepper and cook over medium heat 5 minutes or until it begins to soften.
Step 20: Add to reserved brown sauce.
Step 21: Adjust seasonings as needed and heat through.