Sicilian Meatloaf

This next recipe is from the same wonderful cook who gave me my Kringle recipe. If you like a good meatloaf, you'll enjoy this Italian version.

2 beaten eggs

3/4 c bread or cracker crumbs

1/2 c catsup

2 tbsp dried parsley
1 tsp crushed oregano

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 sm clove garlic, minced

1/2 c chopped onion

1 lb lean ground beef

1 lb ground Italian sausage

8 thin slices ham

1 8-oz pkg sliced mozzarella cheese, saving aside 3 slices

3/4 c chopped black or green olives

Combine ingredients up to meats and mix well. Add meats. On foil, pat meat into a 12x10" rectangle and layer ham slices, cheese slices and then olives on top. Starting from short end, carefully roll up using foil to lift. Seal edges and ends and place seam side down in 13x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Halve remaining 3 cheese slices; after baking, place diagonally on top of loaf and return to oven to melt. Serves 8.