Bacon & Cheese Meat Loaf

• 1 teaspoon canola oil
• 1/2 cup shredded carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 cup soft bread crumbs
• 1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 4 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 pounds ground beef
• 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh sage
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives

1. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add carrot and onion; cook and stir until tender. Cool slightly.
2. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, crumbled bacon, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, seasonings and carrot mixture. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly.
3. Shape into an 8x4-in. loaf in an ungreased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 350u0b0 for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160u0b0.
4. In a small bowl, combine the topping ingredients; mix well. Pat onto meat loaf; let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Remove to a platter.

canola oil, shredded carrot, onion, bread crumbs, bacon, eggs, worcestershire sauce, garlic, pepper, salt, ground beef, blue cheese, fresh sage, fresh chives

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheese-meat-loaf/ (may not work)