SICILIAN MEAT LOAF 
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 tbsp. snipped parsley
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 sm. garlic, minced
2 lb. ground beef
8 thin sliced boiled ham
6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
3 slices mozzarella cheese, halved diagonally

Combine eggs, bread crumbs, tomato juice, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic. Stir in ground beef, mixing well.

On foil or waxed paper pat meat to 12 x 10 rectangle. Arrange ham slices atop meat, leaving a small margin around edges. Sprinkle shredded cheese over ham.

Starting from short end carefully roll up meat, using foil to lift; seal edges and ends. Place roll, seam down, in 13 x 9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees 1 1/4 hours. Place cheese over top of roll, return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

 

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