The ultimate comfort food!!! Almost everyone likes a good meatloaf, even if they are reluctant to admit it. I run to "comfort food" when the weather is cold and uninviting. I think about meatloaf when I know it's going to be a hectic night, so meatloaf is a staple in my home during the winter months. The beauty of meatloaf is, that no two recipes are ever alike. I have become a "meatloaf aficionado", ordering it over the years, in every diner I frequented. Some are smothered in gravy, some have ketchup on top, some are savory, some are full of vegetables. Either way, they are all, different. And... delicious. This is my version of the "American Dish", and does have a hint of our ethnic taste.
Prep: 10 min. Bake: about 45-50 min. + standing MAKES: 4 servings
1/2 cup tomato sauce1 egg beaten
1/2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
3/4 cups Italian croutons, smashed
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 lb. ground beef
3 bacon strips, halved
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except beef and bacon.
Crumble beef over mixture and mix well, with your hands. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for about 50 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Drain bacon drippings; let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Now Enjoy!
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