Swiss Venison Loaf

Ingredients

• 12 ounces bacon, crumbled
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 cup mushroom, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lbs ground venison
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 6 ounces swiss cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup corn flakes, crushed

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. 2

   Place bacon in a skillet and cook over medium heat until the pieces are browned. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Discard all but 1 tablespoon of bacon grease.

3. 3

   Stir in onions, garlic, and mushrooms, and cook until soft. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a large bowl, stir together venison, egg, and milk. Stir in the onion and mushrooms. Mix in about 4 ounces of Swiss cheese, and all but 1 tablespoon of bacon. Stir in cornflake crumbs, and mix until well blended. Shape into a loaf, and place in a meatloaf pan.

5. 5

   Bake in a preheated oven for 1 hour. Drain fat, and sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon. Return to oven, and bake until cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.