Ingredients

  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bread crumbs (up to 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup milk
  • 8 slices cheddar
  • 8 slices baked ham
  • 8 slices bacon

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic, onion, ketchup, Worcestershire.
  • Mix well, gradually adding the milk (if it seems too moist, add bread crumbs until it is a consistency that will form a loaf without flattening.
  • Spray a large baking or roasting pan with a non-stick spray and press the meatloaf out.
  • Layer cheese slices and ham, covering the center line of the meatloaf, then close it together and tuck in the ends, forming a loaf which is oblong.
  • Criss-cross the bacon strips to cover the loaf.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes or until the meat thermometer registers 160 degrees F.
  • Let rest 15 minutes, then cut and serve.
  • Gravy is optional.