String Cheese Meat Loaf

String Cheese Meat Loaf

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

Heat oven to 350º.

In a bowl combine 1/2 cup spaghetti sauce, egg, bread crumbs, garlic and rosemary. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Press half into a greased 8 x 4 x 2 loaf pan. Place 2 pieces of cheese side by side near 1 end of loaf.

Cut remaining piece of cheese in half; place side by side on opposite end of loaf. Top with remaining meat mixture; press down firmly to seal.

 Bake, uncovered at 350° for 75-90 minutes or until meat is browned and meat thermometer reads 160°; drain.

Drizzle with remaining spaghetti sauce; bake 10 minutes longer. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Note: Can use 3 oz. of mozzarella cheese cut into 4 x 1/2" sticks.