Test Bacon-Topped Meat Loaf Recipe

 

* 8 Servings

* Prep: 10 min. Bake: 70 min. + standing

Ingredients

* 1/2 cup chili sauce

* 2 eggs, agilely beaten

* 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

* 1 average onion, chopped

* 1 cup (4 ounces) disconnected cheddar cheese

* 2/3 cup dry aliment crumbs

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon pepper

* 2 pounds angular arena beef (90% lean)

* 2 bacon strips, halved

Directions

* In a bowl, amalgamate the aboriginal eight ingredients. Crumble beef over admixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with bacon.

* Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 70-80 account or until meat is no best blush and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Drain; let angle for 10 account afore cutting. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 confined (1-1/4 pieces) equals 329 calories, 17 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 127 mg cholesterol, 692 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 28 g protein.