MEAT LOAF WITH BACON, CHEESE AND BROWN SUGAR KETCHUP GLAZE~ROBYNNE

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Meat Loaf with Bacon, Cheese and Brown Sugar Ketchup Glaze~Robynne image

This is adapted from a recipe from the Food Network. It is a little time consuming, but well worth the time and effort. It is the only meatloaf I make now. Enjoy! Disclaimer: I have always used recipes as a guide and use my instincts and experience to alter or omit ingredients as I cook. Therefore, it has always been a challenge when sharing recipes with others. I doubt I make dishes the same way twice. So, I advise you to use my recipes the same way. Trust your experience and adjust to your personal taste~Robynne

Provided by Robynne Glenn @RobynneG

Categories     Beef

Number Of Ingredients 22

GLAZE
1 1/2 cup(s) ketchup or chili sauce **i use 3/4 c of each
4 tablespoon(s) brown sugar
2 teaspoon(s) cider or white vinegar
1 clove(s) garlic, minced
MEAT LOAF
2 teaspoon(s) vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) dried thyme
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard
2 teaspoon(s) worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoon(s) steak sauce
1/4 teaspoon(s) hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup(s) milk
2 pound(s) meat loaf mix (1 part ground chuck, 1 part ground pork)
2/3 cup(s) crushed saltines (approx. 16) or 1 1/3 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 tablespoon(s) parsley flakes
1 pound(s) bacon, cooked until crispy but slightly flexible
1 cup(s) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • MIX glaze ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  • COOK bacon and drain on paper towels; set aside.
  • PREHEAT oven to 350 F degrees. Saute onion and garlic in oil until softened, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool.
  • MIX eggs with thyme, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, steak sauce, hot pepper sauce, and milk. Add egg mixture to meat in a large bowl, along with crackers or bread crumbs, parsley and cooked onions and garlic; mix with a fork until evenly blended and meat mixture does not stick to bowl. *If mixture does stick, add additional mil a couple tablespoons at a time and continue mixing until mixture stops sticking.
  • COVER a wire rack with foil, prick foil in several places with a fork. Place rack on a shallow roasting pan lined with foil for easy cleanup.
  • TURN meat mixture onto prepared rack and with wet hands form mixture into a loaf approximately 9 X 5 inches.
  • BAKE loaf for 35 minutes; remove from oven. Top loaf evenly with glaze mixture. Add bacon crosswise, over loaf, overlapping them slightly. Return to oven for 5-10 minutes or until bacon is crispy and glaze is bubbly.
  • REMOVE from oven and top with grated cheese. Return to oven for final time until cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Approximately 5 minutes.
  • Let cool 20 minutes. Slice and serve.

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