Maple-Glazed Meatloaf

Directions

1. 1
   Chop 1/4 pound bacon; saute until browned but not crisp, about 8 minutes.
2. 2
   Transfer cooked bacon to paper towels to drain.
3. 3
   Add onion and garlic to pan.
4. 4
   Cover, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove from heat, and set aside.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 375 degrees.
7. 7
   In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, eggs, dry mustard, salt, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, ground pepper and hot pepper sauce.
8. 8
   In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, veal, cooked bacon, onion mixture and milk mixture.
9. 9
   Using your hands, toss lightly to mix.
10. 10
    Add saltines and parsley, and toss lightly again until thoroughly combined.
11. 11
    Line a rimmed cookie sheet with foil; on it, form meat into a domed loaf about 5 inches by 12.
12. 12
    Drape remaining strips of bacon lengthwise over loaf to completely cover.
13. 13
    In a small bowl, combine maple syrup and Dijon mustard.
14. 14
    Paint a thick coat over bacon.
15. 15
    Bake uncovered, until a thermometer inserted into center registers 165 degrees, 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.
16. 16
    If desired, baste occasionally with remaining maple syrup mixture.
17. 17
    Let meatloaf rest about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.