Meatloaf

• 2 pounds ground beef or 1lbs ground beef & 1lbs ground pork
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 4 ounces parmesan cheese, 1 cup
• American Cheese
• 2 tablespoons onion, chopped, or 1 1/2 teaspoons dry minced onion
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 4-6 slices bacon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt

In large bowl, beat eggs with fork. Beat in the parmesan cheese and seasonings until well-blended. Add the meats and mix well with your hands until no streaks of parmesan are visible. Gently shape half the meat mixture into a loaf pan, lay the bacon strips over the top lengthwise add some American Cheese then add the rest of the meat mixture.

Make a glaze of the following ingredients
1/2 cup Ketchup
8oz Tomato Sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons granular Splenda

Pour Glaze over the whole meatloaf.

Top with more American Cheese

Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes or until meat is done in the center. Let rest a few minutes before slicing.