Deluxe Meat Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Combine first 6 ingredients.
2. 2
   Let stand for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add onion and chopped meat; mix well.
4. 4
   Line a loaf pan (8 x 5 x 3-inch) with bacon across the width of pan.
5. 5
   Pack meat mixture into pan.
6. 6
   Bake in moderate oven (350°) for 1 1/2 hours.
7. 7
   Remove from oven.
8. 8
   Invert meat loaf on baking sheet; raise oven temperature to very hot (450°).
9. 9
   Return meat loaf to oven for about 10 minutes to crisp bacon.
10. 10
    Garnish with heated canned broiled mushrooms, if desired.
11. 11
    Makes 8 servings.