Bacon Meat Loaf
Quick Cooking
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For this fast family fare, Candace thaws a portion of Ground Beef mix, shapes it into a loaf and covers it with tomato sauce and bacon. Since there's little preparation before popping it in the oven, this main dish is ideal for busy weeknights.
SERVINGS: 4
CATEGORY: Main Dish

METHOD: Baked
TIME: Prep: 5 min. Bake: 55 min. + standing
Ingredients:
- 1 portion Ground Beef Mix (recipe also in Recipe Finder) thawed
- 1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
- 4 bacon strips, halved
Directions:
Shape beef mix into a loaf; place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking dish. Top with tomato sauce. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes. Cook bacon until almost done; place over loaf. Bake 10 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4 servings.