Mozzarella Meatloaf

DIRECTIONS

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