Sicilian Meat Roll - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground meat
8 thin slices boiled ham
6 oz. (1 1/2 c.) shredded Mozzarella cheese*
3 slices Mozzarella cheese, halved diagonally*
2 eggs, beaten
3/4 c. soft bread crumbs
1/2 c. tomato sauce
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp. dried, crushed oregano
1/4 tsp. salt or to taste
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 clove garlic, minced, or use powdered garlic to taste

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except ham and cheese.
On foil or waxed paper, pat meat mixture to a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
Top with ham slices and shredded cheese.
Start at short end and roll up meat.
Seal edges and ends.
Place seam side down in a 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 75 minutes.
Place cheese wedges over top and return to oven for 5 minutes or until cheese wedges melt.