Glazed Meatloaf with Bacon Strips

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground pork sausage
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely crushed saltines (about 10)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• Chili Glaze (recipe follows)
• 3 bacon strips, precooked for 1 minute (see Notes)
• Parsley sprigs for garnish
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup red chili sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the glaze, bacon, and parsley and mix well.
3. Turn the mixture into a lightly sprayed or oiled 9-by-5-inch loaf pan and gently pat down.
4. Spread the glaze on top of the loaf and arrange the bacon strips neatly to cover, Bake until the loaf is firm and the bacon is crisp, about 1 hour.
5. Let stand in the pan for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
6. Remove the loaf from the pan and transfer to a platter.
7. Garnish with the parsley sprigs.
8. This glaze adds flavor and appeal.
9. In a small bowl, mix together all the ingredients.

ground beef, ground pork sausage, yellow onion, red bell pepper, saltines, egg, milk, freshly grated parmesan cheese, salt, freshly ground pepper, chili glaze, bacon, parsley sprigs, brown sugar, red chili sauce, chili powder, worcestershire sauce

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/glazed-meatloaf-with-bacon-strips (may not work)