CHEESE STUFFED ITALIAN MEATLOAF

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This is just one of my favorite meatloaves. New pix and slightly tweaked ingr., THE BEST MEATLOAF I'VE EVER EATTEN.

Provided by Lynn Socko

Categories     Meatloafs

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 lb ground beef, round or sirloin
16 oz italian sausage, sweet
1/2 c celery, minced
1/2 c sweet onion, finely chopped
4 clove garlic, minced
1 c mushrooms, chopped
1/2 c crackers, finely crushed
1 c sundried tomatoes
1 Tbsp mustard, bold & spicy
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp black pepper
8-10 slice bacon, cut in half
2 pkg budding ham slices ( or proscutto)
6-8 oz provolone. grated
6-8 oz parmesan, grated

Steps:

  • 1. Over low heat, using a little olive oil, saute onions, celery, & garlic till tender.
  • 2. In a large bowl add beef, sausage, (cooled onion, celery, & garlic), mushrooms, crackers, sundried tomatoes, mustard, worchestshire, seasonings eggs.
  • 3. Pat meat out, on a large piece of foil, into a rectangle shape. Place the ham slices from the center outward over most of the meat, leaving an ledge around the meat with nothing on it so you can seal it.
  • 4. Place cheese ontop of ham slices.
  • 5. Using foil as "rolling tool" start rolling meat mixture up over cheese. Seal ends well.
  • 6. You should have a nice log when finished.
  • 7. Place bacon strips on top, wrap foil around loaf, place in baking pan. Bake at 375 for one hour, remove foil from top and sides, bake 30 min more. Broil for a few minutes if bacon needs more browning.

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