MEAT LOAF ROLL 
1 pkg. (10 oz.) chopped broccoli or spinach
2 lbs. hamburger
2 eggs
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/4 c. catsup
1/4 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. salt
1 pkg. (3 oz.) smoked ham
3 slices Mozzarella cheese, each 3x3 inches, cut diagonally into halves

Rinse frozen broccoli under running cold water to separate; drain. Mix hamburger, eggs, bread crumbs, catsup, milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, the pepper and oregano. Pat hamburger mixture into rectangle, 12x10 inches, on piece of aluminum foil, 18x15 inches. Place broccoli on hamburger mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges; sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt. Arrange ham on broccoli.

Roll up rectangle carefully, beginning at 10 inch side and using foil to lift. Press edges and ends of roll to seal. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan. Cook uncovered 350 for 1 1/4 hours. Overlap cheese on top; cook just until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute longer (center of meat loaf roll may be slightly pink due to ham). Garnish with celery leaves, if desired. Serves 8.

Do-Ahead Tip: After rolling, cover and refrigerate meat loaf no longer than 24 hours. Cook as directed except - increase first cooking time to 1 1/2 hours.

 

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