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Mozzarella Meat Loaf

2 pounds lean ground beef
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup saltine cracker crumbs
1 cup milk
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 can (8 ounce) pizza sauce
3 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese, halved
Green pepper rings, optional
Sliced mushrooms, optional
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, optional

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 10, 2008

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Mozzarella Meat Loaf cont.

Chopped fresh parsley, optional

Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onion, salt and
oregano. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9-in. x 5-in. loaf
pan. Bake at 350° for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains;
drain. Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with mozzarella cheese
slices. return to oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter;
arrange on top of meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley if desire.

Yield: 8-10 servings.