Meat Loaf - Italian Style - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 c. toasted wheat germ
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 c. catsup
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 lb. natural Mozzarella cheese, cut in 1/4-inch cubes

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except cheese.
Add cubed cheese and mix well.
Pack into an 8 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 3/4-inch pan or shape into a loaf in a 13 x 9-inch pan.
Push all cheese cubes into loaf.
Bake in 350\u00b0 oven about an hour or until done.
Remove from oven and spread top with catsup.
Return to oven for 5 minutes. This can be served hot or cold.
Serves 6 to 8.