ITALIAN-STYLE MEATLOAF

WRAPPED IN BACON

Serves 8–10

2pounds meatloaf mix, equal amounts of ground beef, pork, and veal

1tablespoon finely chopped garlic

12 cup chopped fresh parsley

2cups seasoned bread crumbs

1cup marinara sauce

2eggs

34 cup shredded mozzarella

34 cup grated Parmigiano–Reggiano

14 teaspoon crushed red pepper

4 strips center cut bacon

Preheat oven to 375°F on convection bake, with rack in position 1 (bottom position).

With clean hands, mix all ingredients except the bacon in a mixing bowl until well incorporated. Press mixture into 112-pound loaf pan. Lay strips of bacon lengthwise along top of loaf, tucking ends between inside of pan and the meat.

Place meatloaf on rack and bake for 60 to 70 minutes, until loaf is cooked through and meat thermometer registers 165–170°F.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 502 (56% from fat) • carb. 26g • pro. 29g • fat 31g sat. fat 13g • chol. 139mg • sod. 1266mg • calc. 195mg

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Waring CO900B manual ITALIAN-STYLE Meatloaf Wrapped in Bacon