Mikey's Meatloaf

• 2 lbs ground meat
• 3 eggs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 12 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 slices bread, torn in pieces
• 14 cup meat marinade (A1 Black pepper & Onion is what we use)
• mesquite powder
• pepper
• 3 -4 slices bacon, uncooked
• ketchup

1. Combine ground meat, eggs, onion, garlic, seasonings, bread crumbs and marinade in bowl.
2. Cover with plastic wrap, refrigerate for about an hour to marinate.
3. Preheat oven to 375.
4. Mix in pieces of sliced bread.
5. (this step is optional, we do it to help with grease).
6. Place and mold in casserole dish or meatloaf pan.
7. Bake at 375 for about 45 minute or until it starts to brown on top.
8. May need to drain grease at this time if cooking in dish.
9. Add slices of bacon on top and spread desired amount of ketchup on top.
10. Finish baking for about 30 minute or until bacon is cooked.

ground meat, eggs, onion, garlic, italian seasoning, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, bread, marinade, mesquite powder, pepper, bacon, ketchup

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mikeys-meatloaf-450577 (may not work)