Cold Beef, Ham and Cheese Picnic Loaf

Total time: 75 minutes
    The odd amount for the ham is because I buy pre-packaged. A little goes a long way, so 3 - 4 oz will be fine. Make this early in the day so that it can thoroughly chill before slicing and serving.

 Ingredients:

• 16oz ground beef  (480gr mince)
• 3.5oz (100gr) Prosciutto or other dry-cured ham, 4 - 5 slices
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup 3oz, (90gr) dry bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup 3oz (90ml) red wine (or beef stock)
• 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tbs ketchup
• 4oz (120gr) Cheddar
• 1/4 cup ketchup for the top

 Instructions:

• Chop Prosciutto as finely as possible. 
• Mince onion and garlic. 
• Slice the Cheddar.
• In a large bowl lightly beat eggs with a fork. 
• Add the bread crumbs, onion, garlic, wine, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, ham and mix well.
• Add the beef and mix well, using your hands, kneading it like bread.
• Divide mixture in half and place half in large baking dish, patting it into the shape of a loaf or pack into a 9 X 5 (22.5 x 12.5cm) loaf pan.
• Place the cheese on top leaving 1/3" (1cm) all around. 
• Top with the remaining meat, patting into shape to cover the cheese,  pat / pinch around the edges to seal.
• Bake at 400 F (200C) for 45 minutes. 
• Remove, spread 1/4 cup ketchup evenly over the top.
• Return to oven and bake for another 15 minutes.
•  When done, remove and let rest at least 15 minutes before cutting.  (If using loaf pan, after cooling slightly, unmold it.)
•  Slice and serve.