Ingredients
1 1/2
lb ground beef
1 1/2
teaspoons salt
1 1/2
teaspoons pepper
3
tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4
cup ketchup
1/2
cup diced pickles
1
cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
2
eggs
1/2
lb sliced bacon
2
cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
In large bowl, add 1 1/2 lb ground beef, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/2 cup diced pickles, 1 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs, and 2 eggs; use your hands to mix ingredients together. Set aside.
Place bacon slices across loaf pan side by side. Place half of the meatloaf mixture in bottom of loaf pan; sprinkle with 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz); and finally, place the rest of the meatloaf mixture on top.
Fold hanging pieces of bacon over top. Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F). Mix 1/2 cup ketchup and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; pour on top of meatloaf while still hot. Cool several minutes before serving.
