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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