Mama's italian meatloaf

12 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2poundsLean ground beef
1poundsItalian sausage
cupCracker crumbs
2Eggs, beaten
1mediumOnion, chopped
1Bell pepper, chopped
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
1teaspoonOregano
1cloveGarlic,minced
1cupPizza sauce
½poundsBoiled ham,sliced thin
8ouncesGrated Mozzarella cheese
1can(8 oz) mushrooms,drained

Directions

FILLING

Mix first eleven ingredients together.Reserve ¼ cup pizza sauce. On a large sheet of wax paper,pat meat into a 10 x 13" rectangle.

Arrange ham on top of meat mixture,leaving a small margin.Spread mushrooms over ham.Sprinkle cheese over all.Reserve small amount of cheese.Start at 10" size and roll meat like a jelly roll.Use wax paper to lift.When rolled tightly,seal edges.Place seam side down in a 9 x 13" pan.Brush with reserved pizza sauce.Bake 1¼ hours @ 375 degrees,10 minutes.Before done,sprinkle reserved cheese over and finish baking.Serves 10 to 12.