Everyday Blessings of the FiveDees: July 2012

Monday, July 16, 2012

My Favorite Meat Loaf from The Pioneer Woman

Last week I wanted something different. You know in the summer you grill everything, well we do.

I went over to The Pioneer Woman web site and I found this recipe, My family loved it. http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/09/my-favorite-meatloaf/

I didn't use the real bacon and opted for bacon bits but it was to die for!

I thought I would include the recipe from her website if you wanted to try it.

My favorite part, the topping made it so moist and cooking it on a broiler pan kept it from being greasy.

We ate it with a baked potato , cooking the whole thing at one time gives you more freedom!

Any, give it a try, you won't be dissapointed!

Recipe: My Favorite Meatloaf

Prep Time: 15 Minutes | Cook Time: 45 Minutes | Difficulty: Easy | Servings: 8

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Ingredients

Meatloaf:
1 cup Whole Milk
6 slices White Bread
2 pounds Ground Beef
1 cup (heaping) Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoon Seasoned Salt
3/4 teaspoons Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1/3 cup Minced Flat-leaf Parsley
4 whole Eggs Beaten
10 slices Thin/regular Bacon
Sauce:
1-1/2 cup Ketchup
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Dry Mustard
Tabasco To Taste

Preparation Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Pour milk over the bread slices. Allow it to soak in for several minutes.

Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan, seasoned salt, salt, black pepper, and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in beaten eggs.

With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined. Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan, which will allow the fat to drain. (Line the bottom of the pan with foil to avoid a big mess!)

Lay bacon slices over the top, tucking them underneath the meatloaf.

Make the sauce: add ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, and hot sauce in a mixing bowl. Stir together. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the bacon. Spread with a spoon.

Bake for 45 minutes, then pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top. Bake for another 15 minutes. Slice and serve with remaining sauce.

Serve with mashed potatoes. Yummy!

Today I am joining Tasty Tuesday to share an easy and delicious recipe!