Sicilian Meatloaf
2 eggs
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
3/4 c. bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crushed
8 thin slices boiled ham
1-1/2 (6 oz.) shredded Mozzarella cheese
3 slices Mozzarella, halved diagonally
2 lbs. ground beef
Combine eggs (beaten) crumbs, juice,
parsley, oregano, pepper, salt and
garlic. Add beef, mix well. On waxed
paper or foil, pat to a 12 inch x 10
inch rectangle. Arrange ham atop meat,
leaving margin around edges. Sprinkle
shredded cheese over ham. From short
end, roll meat carefully using paper or
foil to lift. Seal edges and ends. Place
in 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish, seam
side down. Bake 1 1/4 hours. Place
cheese over top of roll and bake until
cheese melts, about 5 minutes. Center of
roll will be pink due to ham. Bake 350
degrees.
Makes 8 servings.
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