Mozzarella Meat Loaf

== Ingredients ==
* 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
* 1 tbsp olive oil
* 1 sweet red pepper, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
* 1 tsp leaf basil, crumbled
* ½ tsp leaf thyme, crumbled
* 1½ lbs lean ground beef
* ½ lbs ground pork
* 1 cup old-fashioned oats, uncooked
* 2 egg whites
* 4 oz part-skim mozzarella cheese cut in ¼-inch cubes
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
* ¾ tsp salt, optional
* ⅛ tsp pepper
* ¼ cup catsup
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to moderate (375°F).
# Line jelly-roll pan with aluminum foil.
# Saute onion in oil in large skillet over medium heat 3 minutes.
# Add red pepper, garlic, basil, and thyme, saute 5 minutes.
# Combine beef, pork, oats, egg, whites, mozzarella, Parmesan, parsley, optional salt, and pepper in large bowl.
# Add vegetable mixture.
# Shape into large oval on prepared pan.
# Bake in moderate oven (375°F) for 30 minutes.
# Brush loaf with catsup.
# Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through.
# Let stand 10 minute before slicing.
== Judi's notes ==
I would bake this meat loaf in a loaf pan due to possible grease escaping from the jelly roll pan. I would also spoon off some of the fat from the loaf after 30 minutes.
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