String Cheese Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 cup meatless spaghetti sauce, divided
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 8 ounces bulk Italian sausage
• 3 pieces mozzarella string cheese

Directions

1. 1

   in bowl, combine 1/2 c spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, galric and rosemary.

2. 2

   Crumble meat over mixture and mix well.

3. 3

   Presss half into greased 8x4x2" loaf pan.

4. 4

   Place two pieces of cheese, side by side, near one end of loaf.

5. 5

   Cut the remaining piece of cheese in half.

6. 6

   Place side by side on opposite end of loaf.

7. 7

   Top with remaining meat mixture.

8. 8

   Press down firmly to seal.

9. 9

   Bake uncovered at 350 for 1 and 1/4 to 1 and 1/2 hours or until meat is no longer pink and a meat themometer reads 160°F

10. 10

    Drain.

11. 11

    Drizzle with the remaining spaghetti sauce.

12. 12

    Bake 10 minutes longer.

13. 13

    Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.