Mom'S Meatloaf (German Falsche Hase)

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

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   Soak white bread in enough milk to make a mush, set aside.

3. 3

   Mix together ground beef, eggs, onion, salt and pepper; blend well.

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   Add bread/milk mixture to the meat mixture.

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   Pat meat into a loaf shape and place onto baking sheet with a lip to catch drippings (line the pan with foil for easy cleanup).

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   Press bacon slivers gently into top of loaf with pointed tip of a knife.

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   Spoon catsup generously (use more or less, to taste) on top of meatloaf, then sprinkle with fine breadcrumbs (the fine breadcrumbs will help catsup from running off).

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   Bake for 50-60 minutes, until the meat is nicely browned and topping is caramelized.

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   Leftovers make scrumptious sandwiches the following day, so you may wish to double the recipe and make two loaves! My go-to bread for meatloaf sandwiches is Homepride butter-top white (while DH prefers whole-grain); spread with a little catsup and serve sandwiches with sides of My Mother's Bean and Carrot Salad (make ahead).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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