Meatloaf With Bacon Jam Topping

1. Cook Bacon

   Cook the chopped bacon in a skillet until crispy. Drain all but 4 tbsp of the bacon grease.

2. Cook Onions

   Dice the onions and add to the skillet. Cook the onion in the bacon grease, stirring often until they are well caramelized. Turn the heat down to low.

3. Add Garlic

   Once the bacon and onions are coated in the brown sugar add in the ketchup and dijon mustard. Mix to combine.

4. Add Brown Sugar

   Turn the heat up to medium and cook until the mixture begins to boil making sure to stir frequently.

5. Add Brown Sugar And Ketchup

   Once the mixture comes to a boil reduce the heat to low and let simmer until it is thick enough to coat a spoon easily and has a jam like texture.

MEATLOAF MIXTURE

1. Soak Breadcrumbs

   1. In a separate bowl soak the breadcrumbs in milk.

2. Mix Ground Beef With Ingredients

   2. Mix the ground beef with the beaten eggs, onion, salt, pepper and soaked bread crumbs until well combined.

3. Press Into Pan And Top With Bacon Jam

   3. Once the mixture is well combined, press into a lightly greased 9 x 13 pan. And top with the bacon jam.

4. Bake

   4. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until the internal temperature is 165 degrees.