Maryann’s YUMMY Meatloaf w/ Bacon - myMotherLode.com

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 cup (1/2 medium) white onion, finely chopped
• 2 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard (or any spicy mustard)
• 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 tsp hot sauce
• 1.5 – 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 cup crushed saltine crackers (about 20) (or breadcrumbs)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh Italian parsley leaves
• 6-8 strips bacon