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Swiss Cheese Meat Loaf

1 bacon strip, cut into thirds
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 8 crackers)
5 tablespoons shredded Swiss cheese, divided
4-1/2 teaspoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound lean ground beef

In a skillet, cook bacon over medium heat for 2 minutes on each side
or until cooked but not crisp. Drain on a paper towel; set aside.

Printed from tasteofhome.com Oct 7, 2008

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Swiss Cheese Meat Loaf cont.

In a bowl, combine the egg, crackers, 4 tablespoons cheese, onion,
garlic, salt, sage and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix
well. Shape into a loaf and place in a greased 5-3/4-in. x 3-in. x
2-in. loaf pan. Place bacon pieces over top. Bake, uncovered, at
350° for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-4
minutes longer or until a meat thermometer reads 160° and cheese
is melted.

Yield: 2 servings.