Mozzarella Meatloaf

This is for Trina who does not like meat loaf but said this was "grubbin"

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs ground beef
• 1⁄2 cup  dry breadcrumbs
• 1  egg, beaten slightly
• 4  tablespoons  instant minced onion
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano (optional)
• 3⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1 1⁄2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 (4 ounce) can mushrooms, sliced
• 4 -6  slices bacon, cooked and diced
• 1 -2  tablespoon parsley, chopped

Directions

1. You can use a combination of ground meats.
2. I like a combination of beef, pork and veal.
3. Combine ground meats, bread crumbs, egg, onions, salt and oregano with 1/2 cup ketchup in a bowl.
4. Mixing well.
5. Pat meat mixture flat onto a 9" X 13" piece of waxed paper.
6. Sprinkle the meat with cheese, mushrooms, bacon, and parsley.
7. Roll, as for a jelly roll, using the waxed paper to help you start to roll.
8. Sealing edge and ends.
9. Rolling the meat is a little tricky, but if there is a break in the meat just smooth over with your fingers.
10. it will still taste great.
11. With a little practice you will be a pro.
12. Use the waxed paper to transfer the meat loaf to a 9" X 13" pan.
13. Place seam side down.
14. Bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes.
15. Pour off drippings.
16. Spoon remaining ketchup over loaf.
17. At this time I like to garnish the meat loaf with sliced black olives, or onion slices and a sprinkling of parsley.
18. Or you can place bell pepper slices on the meat.
19. Bake for 30 minutes longer.
20. Let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
21. *Ifyou want a really Italian tasting meat loaf use spaghetti sauce.