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2 lb. lean ground beef 2 eggs beaten 1 cup crushed saltine cracker 1 cup milk 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. oregano 1 can (8 oz.) pizza sauce 3 slices mozzarella cheese, halved Green pepper rings (optional) Sliced mushrooms (optional) 2 tbs. butter or margarine (optional) Mix beef, eggs, crumbs, milk, parmesan cheese, onion, salt and oregano. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 9x5x3 loaf pan. Bake at 350°F for 1-1/4 hours or until no pink remains; drain. Spoon pizza sauce over loaf and top with cheese slices. Return to the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Meanwhile, if desired, sauté green pepper and mushrooms in butter; arrange on top of meat loaf. |