Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf

Good down home cooking... just about every household has it's own meatloaf recipes. The possibilities are endless. This is a good basic recipe with a twist at the end. Yeah, I know I can never leave well enough alone!

Meatloaf mixture...

2 pounds ground chuck

2 eggs

1/4 cup ketchup

1 tablespoon mustard

2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce

1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix

1 cups Italian-style dried bread crumbs

salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste

Place in the center...

1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese

1/2 cup bacon pieces
Add a sprinkle of basil, garlic powder and pepper

On top...

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Mix meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl. Place half in a loaf pan or bread pan. Make a trench in the center and place cheddar cheese and bacon inside. Cover with the other half of the meat mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 45-55 minutes.

Remove meatloaf from oven at 40 minutes... drain off an oil/juice standing in pan and top with 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese. Return to oven for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden brown.