Meatloaf Rolled With Ham , Cheese & Shrooms

Sauteed mushrooms, ham and cheese are rolled inside the seasoned meat mixture. Be sure to have the ham sliced thin it just there to lend a touch of smokiness. Makes great leftover sandwiches with a touch of ketchup.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 3⁄4 lbs  ground sirloin
• 1⁄4 lb ground pork
• 1⁄4 lb  ground veal
• 1  medium onion, 1 1/4 cups finely chopped
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons milk
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh parsley
• 1  cup  diced green bell pepper
• 2  large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1  cup  plain breadcrumbs or 1  cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  teaspoon dried oregano

• STUFFING

• 1⁄4 lb  virginia ham (thin slices)
• 1⁄4 lb mozzarella cheese, grated
• 1⁄3 lb  sliced mushrooms, sauteed in
•  butter, with
• 1⁄4 teaspoon thyme

• TOPPING

• 1⁄8 cup  grated cheese
• 1⁄4 lb mozzarella cheese, grated

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400'F.
2. Lightly oil a 9x5x3" pan.
3. In a large bowl, combine the meatloaf ingredients, adding more bread crumbs if necessary, a tablespoon at a time, to make a firm loaf.
4. Try not to over handle.
5. Place the meat mixture on a large piece of plastic wrap, and form into a about 12x8" rectangle.
6. Arrange the sauteed mushrooms on top of the meat, then ham leaving a small margin around the edges.
7. Layer on the cheese on top of the ham slices.
8. Starting from the short end, carefully roll the meat mixture jelly-roll style.
9. Seal the edges and ends.
10. Place the loaf seam side down in the prepared pan.
11. Bake 1 hour or until done.
12. Sprinkle the top of the meatloaf with grated cheeses.
13. Bake 10 minutes more.
14. The center of the loaf will be pink because of the ham.
15. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 -20 minutes letting the juices absorb back into the loaf.
16. Slice with a serrated knife.