Serves 6-8

INGREDIENTS

2 lb ground beef

2 small onions – finely chopped

2 eggs – beaten

1 sleeve of saltine crackers – crushed

1-8 oz tomato sauce

1 cup grated cheddar cheese

salt and pepper to taste

3 strips of bacon

ketchup

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In large mixing bowl add ground beef, onion, beaten egg, crushed saltine crackers, grated cheddar cheese, tomato sauce and seasonings. Mix well and shape into 13×9x2 pan. Spread ketchup over the top of the meatloaf and then arrange bacon slices on top.

Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes. Meatloaf will be nicely browned and bacon on top cooked. Remove from oven and let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.