Meatloaf with Cheddar, Bacon, and Tomato Relish

• 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 pounds ground beef (85% lean)
• 2 large eggs, preferably pasture-raised
• 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano, or 1/2 tablespoon dried Sicilian oregano
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 12 slices bacon
• 4 ciabatta rolls
• 8 slices yellow Cheddar cheese
• 8 tablespoons Tomato Relish (see page 182)

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion in the oil until golden.
3. Add the garlic and saute for 1 to 2 minutes (be careful not to burn the garlic).
4. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
5. In a bowl, combine the beef, eggs, onion bread crumbs, oregano, mustard, salt, and pepper.
6. Form a loaf (approximately 7 x 5 x 3 inches in size) and place it in a roasting pan.
7. Cover the loaf evenly with the ketchup.
8. Bake for about 1 hour, until it reaches an internal temperature of 145F.
9. Remove and allow to rest slightly, then cut into 1/2-inch slices.
10. In a heavy skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
11. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
12. Slice the ciabatta rolls in half.
13. Top each bottom half with a slice of warm meatloaf and the cheese.
14. Place the relish on the top halves and top with the bacon.
15. Place all the roll pieces in the 350F oven and remove once the cheese has melted and the relish is heated through.
16. Close the sandwiches, cut into halves, and serve.

yellow onion, extravirgin olive oil, garlic, ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, fresh oregano, mustard, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, ketchup, bacon, ciabatta rolls, cheddar cheese, tomato

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/meatloaf-with-cheddar-bacon-and-tomato-relish-377018 (may not work)