Savory Stuffed Meatloaf

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
• 2 slices bacon, Cut Up
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

MEAT LOAF STUFFING

• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup onion, Chopped, 1 Sm
• 1/2 cup celery & leaves, Chopped
• 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon sage
• 1/8 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, Snipped
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 dash pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Mix all of the ingredients except the stuffing together.

3. 3

   Spread 2/3rds of the mixture into an ungreased loaf pan 9 X 5 X 3-inches, pressing the mixture up the sides of the pan to within 3/4 inch of the top.

4. 4

   Spoon the stuffing onto the mixture in the pan and then top with the remaining meat mixture covering the stuffing completely.

5. 5

   Bake in the oven for 1 hour and 10 minutes.

6. 6

   Drain off the excess fat and let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing into thick slices.

7. 7

   Serve on a heated platter.

8. 8

   MEAT LOAF STUFFING: Melt the butter in a large skillet.

9. 9

   Add the onion and the celery and cook an stir until the onion is tender.

10. 10

    Remove from the heat and stir in the remaining ingredients.