Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 eggs, beaten slightly
4 tablespoons instant minced onion
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
3/4 cup ketchup
1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 (4 ounce) cans mushrooms, sliced
4 -6 slices bacon, cooked and diced
1 -2 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Directions:
You can use a combination of ground meats.
I like a combination of beef, pork and veal.
Combine ground meats, bread crumbs, egg, onions, salt and oregano with 1/2 cup ketchup in a bowl.
Mixing well.
Pat meat mixture flat onto a 9″ X 13″ piece of waxed paper.
Sprinkle the meat with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, and parsley.
Roll, as for a jelly roll, using the waxed paper to help you start to roll.
Sealing edge and ends.
Rolling the meat is a little tricky, but if there is a break in the meat just smooth over with your fingers.
it will still taste great.
With a little practice you will be a pro.
Use the waxed paper to transfer the meat loaf to a 9″ X 13″ pan.
Place seam side down.
Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
Pour off drippings.
Spoon remaining ketchup over loaf.
At this time I like to garnish the meat loaf with sliced black olives, or onion slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
Or you can place bell pepper slices on the meat.
Bake for 30 minutes longer.
Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
*Ifyou want a really Italian tasting meat loaf use spaghetti sauce.
Servings: 6
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 80 min.