MOZZARELLA MEAT LOAF 
1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1/2 c. dry bread crumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. instant minced onion
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. leaf oregano
8 oz. can tomato sauce, divided
1 1/2 c. shredded Mozzarella cheese
Mushrooms, drained

In large bowl, combine beef, crumbs, egg, onion salt and oregano. Stir in 3/4 cup tomato sauce; set aside. Cut 2 pieces of waxed paper 15 inches long. Place meat mixture in center of one rectangle; cover with second rectangle. With a rolling pin, press meat into a 13 x 9 inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper.

Sprinkle meat with mushrooms and cheese; top with remaining tomato sauce. Roll up meat, jelly roll fashion, starting at narrow end. Use wax paper to help. Place in loaf pan, seam side down; seal ends securely. (Non-stick loaf pan). Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Drain off fat and return to oven for 30 minutes more. Yield: 10 servings.

 

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