CATHY Z'S MEATLOAF (serves 6)

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 egg
2 T soy sauce
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp Cayenne pepper
4 thin slices ham or slices of pepperoni
1/2 C chopped walnuts
8 thin slices PepperJack or cheddar cheese
Catsup to cover top, if desired.

Mix beef, onion, garlic, egg, soy sauce, basil, oregano, salt, pepper and Cayenne.
Put half of mix in loaf pan. Put half the cheese in next, then half of the ham, all the walnuts, the rest of the ham, then the rest of the cheese, and the rest of the meat mix on top. Press down. Cover top with catsup (optional) and bake at 350° for 55 minutes. Drain off juice before slicing and serving.