Bacon Swiss Meat Loaf

Ingredients:
1 egg
¼ cup evaporated milk
1½ cups (6 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese, divided
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 bacon strips), divided
½ cup soft bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ onion powder
1½ pounds ground beef

Directions:

• In a large bowl, combine egg, milk, one cup of Swiss cheese, ¾ cups bacon, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and onion powder.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Shape into a loaf in greased eleven by seven baking dish.
• Bake, uncovered, at 350° for one hour until no longer pink and temperature reaches 160°.  Drain.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon.  Bake three to five minutes longer until cheese is melted.  Let stand for ten minutes before slicing.

Makes 6 servings.