Prep Time : 20 mintues ....Cook Time 45 minutes
* 2 pounds ground beef
* 2 eggs
* 1 cup bread crumbs ( up to 1 1/2 cups)
* 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
* 1 tablespoon black pepper
* 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves
* 2 cloves garlic , minced or pressed
* 1 medium onion , diced
* 1/2 cup ketchup
* 1/4 cup worcestenshire savce
* 1 cup milk
* 8 slices chedder
* 8 slices baked ham
* 8 slices bacon ( optional : turkey bacon)
Directions :
In a large bowl , combine ground beef , eggs , breadcrumbs , parmesan , herbs , garlic , onion and ketchup and worcestershire . Mix well , gradually adding the milk (if it seems to moist , add bread crumbs unti it is consistency that will form a loaf without flattening ) spray a large baking or roasting pan with a nonstick spray and press the meatloaf out . Layer cheese slices and ham , covering the center line of the meatloaf , then close it together and tuck the ends , forming a loaf which is oblong . Criss-cross the bacon strips to cover the loaf . Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until an instant thermometer registers 160 degrees *F .
Let rest 15 minutes , then cut and serve ...gravy is optional
Tip : Salad , toasted french garlic bread ... with the dessert below and everything is ready... a glass of wine for the grown-ups and grape juice for the kiddies .
