Phyllis’ Meatloaf – Oracibo

Ingredients

• 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
• ¼ c. chopped shallots
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• ½ tsp. dried basil, crumbled
• 1/3 c fine, dry breadcrumbs (white or a combination of white & brown), preferably homemade
• ¼ cup Heinz Chili sauce (2 Tbsp. for meatloaf, & 2 Tbsp. for topping meatloaf), or homemade ketchup (see below)
• ½ tsp. soy sauce
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• ¼ cup milk
• 3 slices of bacon, use a good quality gammon or double smoked, bacon