Bacon Topped Meat Loaf

By flour_arrangements

SUE CALL • Beech Grove, Indiana
My family loves meat loaf—this one in
particular. I created the recipe after trying
and adjusting many other recipes over the
years. Cheddar cheese tucked inside and a
flavorful bacon topping dress it up just
right for Sunday dinner!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chili sauce
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar
• cheese
• 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 pounds lean ground beef
• 2 bacon strips, halved

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in.
baking dish. Top with bacon.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 minutes
or until meat is no longer pink and a meat
thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let stand for
10 minutes before cutting.