| HAM AND SWISS
MEATLOAF The beauty of this meat-loaf is the variety of ingredients that you can use; don't be afraid to try some new and different ingredients in this recipe. 2 lb. ground beef 8 slices of cooked ham 8 slices of Swiss cheese (or any other variety of your choice) 1 small can of sliced mushrooms (approx. 6 ounces) 1 egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1/3 cup milk 1/2 cup onion, chopped 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 3 Tbsp. worchestire sauce 3 Tbsp. ketchup 1 tsp. each of oregano, celery salt, and paprika In a large bowl mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, milk, onion, parmesan cheese, worchestire sauce, ketchup and spices. Set aside 1 cup of the meat mixture. Spread the remaining meat mixture on a large, rectangular baking sheet (or on a piece of wax paper). Be sure to spread the meat out evenly so that it is flat and covers the entire surface of the baking sheet. Layer half of the cheese on top of the meat mixture. Then make a layer with half of the ham. Next, place a thin layer of mushrooms on top of the ham. Finally, make one more layer with the remaining cheese and one with the remaining ham. Next, gently lift up one of the longer sides of the flattened meat mixture and slowly roll it over until you form a loaf. (The ham, cheese and mushrooms should end up in the center of the loaf.) Use the reserved meat mixture to seal the edge and cover the ends of the meatloaf. (That way it looks like a plain old meatloaf on the outside, but when you cut in you find and pocket of goodies inside.) Bake at 375 degrees for 50-60 minutes. |