Juicy Bacon-Topped Beef Loaf with Tangy Glaze

Ingredients

• 1 cup full-fat milk
• 6 pieces white sandwich bread
• 2 pounds ground beef (80/20 mix)
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon flavor salt
• 3/4 teaspoons regular salt
• Black pepper, freshly ground
• 1/3 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 4 eggs, whisked
• 12 slices thin bacon
• 1 1/2 cups tomato ketchup
• 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon powdered mustard
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce