Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. 2

   Cook bacon in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-low heat, until crispy and fat renders, about 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Remove bacon with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel lined plate, reserving renderings in the skillet.

4. 4

   Cook the onions and garlic in the pan drippings until brown, about 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Let cool.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk the eggs, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire, cream, salt, and pepper.

7. 7

   Add the meat, cheese, parsley, and cooked onion.

8. 8

   Chop and add the bacon.

9. 9

   Mix with a fork until evenly blended.

10. 10

    Whisk the glaze ingredients together in a bowl.

11. 11

    Dampen hands with water and on a foil-lined cookie sheet, pat mixture into a loaf shape.

12. 12

    Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf registers 155 degrees F, about 1 hour.

13. 13

    Spread the glaze onto the meatloaf after about 50 minutes.

14. 14

    Let loaf rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.