Sicilian Meat Roll (Meatloaf)

Delicious! Meatloaf with an exciting twist. I like to eat it with ketchup. Mitch prefers A1 sauce.

Ingredients:

1 egg (beaten)

1/2 C bread crumbs

1/4 C tomato juice

1 Tbsp parsley

1/4 tsp oregano

1/8 tsp salt

1/5 tsp black pepper

1 small clove minced garlic

1 lb. ground beef

4 slices deli ham

8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Combine egg, bread crumbs, tomato juice.

2. Add in parsley, oregano, salt, black pepper, and garlic.

3. Add ground beef and mix well.

4. Lay a sheet of wax paper (at least 12") on counter.

5. Form meatloaf into a 10"x12" shape on wax paper.

6. Arrange ham on top.

7. Sprinkle 4 oz. cheese on ham.

8. Roll up meat (from short end).

9. Place meatloaf on greased baking sheet or pan.

10. Bake at 350 F for one hour.

11. Sprinkle 4 oz cheese on top.

12. Bake an additional 5 minutes.

Serves 4-6.