Friday, April 15, 2011

Italian Pinwheel Meat Loaf

2 eggs, beaten
3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup spaghetti sauce or ketchup
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 lbs lean ground beef
16 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
4 oz deli ham
Additional spaghetti sauce, warmed (opt.)

In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.

On a piece of heavy-duty foil, pat beef mixture into a 12x10 rectangle.  Layer with six cheese slices, ham and six more cheese slices.  Roll up jelly roll-style, starting with a short side and peeling foil away while rolling.  Seal seam and ends.  Place seam side down in a greased 9x13 dish.

Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 70 minutes or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160 degrees.  Top with remaining cheese; bake 5 more minutes or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.  Serve with additional spaghetti sauce if desired.

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