Meatloaf Roll

Rhonda *J*'s Note:

This is not a recipe that I have actually tried yet, though it sounds quite yummy! Posting in response to a request.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped broccoli (or leaf spinach)
• 2 lbs hamburger
• 2 eggs
• ¾ cup soft breadcrumbs (1-2 slices)
• ¼ cup ketchup
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper
• ¼ teaspoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 package smoked sliced ham
• 3 slices mozzarella cheese , each 3 x 3 inches,cut diagonally into halves (optional)

Directions:

1. Rinse frozen broccoli under running cold water to separate, drain.
2. Mix hamburger,eggs, breadcrumbs, ketchup, milk, 1/2 tsp.
3. salt, pepper& oregano.
4. Pat hamburger mixture into a rectangle, 12x10 inches, on a piece of aluminum foil, 18x15 inches.
5. Arrange broccoli on hamburger mixture to within 1/2 inch of edges;sprinkle with 1 tsp.
6. salt.
7. Arrrange ham on broccoli.
8. Roll up rectangle carefully beginning at 10 inch side and using foil to lift.
9. Press edges and ends to seal.
10. Place on rack in shallow roasting pan.
11. Cook uncovered in a 350 degree oven for 1 1/4 hrs.
12. Overlap cheese on top;cook until cheese begins to melt, about 1 minute longer.
13. *Centerof roll may be slightly pink due to the ham.
14. Garnish with celery leaves if desired.