Italian Cheesy Meatloaf

By á-46

Ingredients

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup bread crumbs (up to 1 1/2 cups)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bag shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 slices bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, herbs, garlic, onion,tomato sauce, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire. Mix well, until it is a consistency that will form a loaf without flattening. Spray a large baking or roasting pan with a nonstick spray and press the meatloaf out.
Form a loaf which is oblong. Criss-cross the bacon strips to cover the loaf. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hr. or until an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F.

Let rest 15 minutes, then cut and serve. Gravy is optional.