Devastatingly Delicious Meatloaf - The Best You Ever Had!!!!!!!!

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   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F.

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   In a large bowl thoroughly combine the beef, pork, and veal.

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   In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, and then stir in the milk and oats.

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   Pour the egg mixture into the meat mixture and combine thoroughly.

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   Add the remaining ingredients and combine again until fully incorporated.

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   Form into a loaf in a roasting pan.

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   Cover meatloaf with the slices of raw bacon and bake for 45 to 50 minutes.

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   Remove to a platter and keep warm while making the mushroom gravy. (Note: Be sure to reserve 1/2 cup drippings for the gravy.).

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   For the mushroom gravy: Pour the water into the meatloaf's roasting pan and stir and scrape with a wooden spoon or whisk to loosen the browned bits at the bottom.

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    Pour the reserved meatloaf drippings into a 2-quart saucepan and warm over medium heat.

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    Gradually stir in the flour until smooth. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is slightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.

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    Slowly stir in the liquid from the roasting pan and cook, stirring, until thickened.

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    Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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