Glazed Bacon Meatloaf

Glazed Bacon Meatloaf

Ingredients:
Meatloaf:
Eggs
Milk
Bread, torn
Bacon
Ground beef
Pinch of nutmeg

Glaze:
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. Add the torn bread and let it absorb the liquid for about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, cook the bacon until most but not all of the fat is rendered. Drain and set aside to cool.
Stir the bread mixture with a fork to blend. Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients, including the drained bacon, but not the beef, and mix thoroughly. Fold in the beef and mix to incorporate throughout, being careful to avoid mashing or overhandling the meat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees. Shape the meat into a loaf approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches high. Place in the middle of a low-sided baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients together. Brush meatloaf with glaze and bake for another 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.