Mozzarella Meat Loaf

• 2 lb. lean ground beef
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 c. saltine cracker crumbs
• 1 c. milk
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 c. chopped onion
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce
• 3 slices Mozzarella cheese, halved
• green pepper rings (optional)
• sliced mushrooms (optional)
• 2 Tbsp. butter or margarine (optional)
• chopped fresh parsley (optional)

1. Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, onoin, salt and oregano.
2. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan.
3. Bake at 350u0b0 for 1 1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain.
4. Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with Mozzarella cheese slices.
5. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
6. Meanwhile, if desired, saute green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf.
7. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.
8. Yields 8 to 10 servings.

lean ground beef, eggs, saltine cracker crumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, onion, salt, oregano, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, mushrooms, butter, fresh parsley

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=439080 (may not work)