Cheesy Meatloaf

1 lb. each ground beef, ground pork
1 env. (1.25 oz.) dry onion soup mix
2 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 cups dry bread crumbs
to taste: ground black pepper
3/4 cup water
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided use

      Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC).

  In a large bowl combine beef, pork,

 soup mix, eggs, bread crumbs,

pepper and water.  Stir in 1/2 cup cheese. 

 Mix well and spread half of mixture into a 9x5" loaf pan. 

 Spread remaining 1-1/2 cups cheese over meatloaf mixture.

  Top with remaining half of meat loaf mixture.

  Bake 60 minutes. 

 Let cool 10 - 15 minutes before serving.