Italian Meat Loaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 to 2 lb. ground chuck
2 beaten eggs
1 c. soft bread crumbs (2 to 3 slices)
1/2 c. tomato juice
2 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 lb. ham, sliced very thin
1 pkg. Mozzarella cheese (save 1 slice for top)

Preparation

Combine ingredients except ham and cheese.
Spread mixture on a 10 x 12-inch sheet of wax paper.
Arrange ham on top, leaving a small space around edge.
Place cheese on top of ham.
Starting from short end, roll up jelly-roll style.
Seal ends and edges. Place seam side down in baking pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 1 1/4 hours. Place rest of cheese on top; cut in triangles.
Return to oven about 5 minutes until cheese melts.