Confession: I Hate Meatloaf

I do hate meatloaf, usually.  Growing up on a cattle ranch, let's just say we ate a whole lotta anything and everything that can be made out of ground beef.   Meatloaf is not on my top ten list, but cheese is!  So if you hate meatloaf (like I do) this is the recipe for you!  I still hate meatloaf, with the exception of this one recipe.  But then, it's not really meatloaf.  It's just cheese wrapped in meat, so more like a treasure hunt. 

Stuffed Italian Meatloaf - from Buns in the Oven

compliments of Wendy

1.5 lbs ground beef

2 large eggs, beaten

3/4 cup dry bread crumbs

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp basil

1 tsp garlic salt (or 1 minced clove of garlic)

1/4 cup dried minced onion

1 can diced tomatoes, drained (or 1 can tomato sauce)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

A prayer and a pinch o' love

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients but cheese.  Mix thoroughly.  Put mixture on waxed paper and press flat into a 9x12 inch rectangle. Layer shredded cheese on top of rectangle, leaving approximately 1/2 inch around the edges.  Roll from the short end, jelly roll style.  Seal the ends and place on a rack in a baking dish.  Bake at 350 for 1 hour or until done.