Bacon-Cheddar Meatloaf

Directions

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.