Shelly's Recipe

ITALIAN SPIRAL MEATLOAF

Category: Meatloaf

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup pizza sauce, divided
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound sliced deli ham
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 jar (6 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, 3/4 cup pizza sauce, bread crumbs, onion, green pepper, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef and sausage over mixture and mix well.

On a piece of parchment paper, pat beef mixture into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Layer with ham, 1-1/2 cups cheese and mushrooms over beef mixture to within 1 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side and peeling parchment paper away as you roll. Seal seam and ends. Place seam side down in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; brush with remaining pizza sauce.

Bake, uncovered, at 375 for 1 hour. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Using two large spatulas, carefully transfer meat loaf to a serving platter. Yield: 12 servings.