Leftover Ham Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 lb ground pork
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped cooked ham (can use more if desired)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopp
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
• 4 cups soft breadcrumbs (use soft breadcrumbs only)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup chili sauce or ketchup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 3-4 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
• 1-2 tablespoon louisiana hot sauce (or to taste)
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt, to taste or white salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)

TOPPING

• 2 cups chili sauce, divided
• 6 slices bacon

Directions

1. 1

   Set oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Prepare foil-lined 10 x 15-inch baking sheet, then place a rack in the pan.

3. 3

   In a large bowl using clean hands mix together all the meatloaf ingredients.

4. 4

   Shape into two 9x5-inch loaves and place onto the rack in the baking sheet, or just cook one and freeze the other for another meal.

5. 5

   Pour about 1 cup chili sauce onto each top of loaf, then place 2-3 bacon slices over the top lengthwise.

6. 6

   Bake for about 40-45 minutes.