JUICY ITALIAN MEAT LOAF

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When It's barbecue season, I make this meat loaf right on the grill! Just cook it covered, for the amount of time indicated. It's mmm-good!-Aleta Balmes, Waukegan, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 large egg, beaten
1 cup V8 juice
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon dried oregano, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the egg, V8 juice, oats, onion, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. , Place on a large sheet of waxed paper and shape into an 18x7-in. rectangle. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese to within 1 in. of edges. Starting at a short side, roll up jelly-roll style. Seal edges. Place seam side down in a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1 hour. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and remaining oregano. Bake 15 minutes longer or until no pink remains and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 92mg cholesterol, Sodium 540mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 24g protein.