Just Delicious Meatloaf

I admit that meatloaf has never been at the top of my 'to make ' list. I made only when I could think of nothing else. That all changed when my daughter raved about a meatloaf recipe she found on Pioneer Woman's Blog. This got my attention because I trust Pioneer Woman. I made this recipe twice in the same month; a record for sure. It's easy, tasty and leftovers make great sandwiches.
So add it to your menu soon. It will make your family happy!

Just Delicious Meatloaf
1 cup milk
6 white bread slices
2 pounds very lean ground beef
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoning salt
fresh ground pepper
1/2 cup minced flat leaf parsley
4 eggs beaten
8-12 thin bacon slices

Tomato Gravy
1 cup ketchup
4 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
4 dashes of hot pepper sauce
Pour the milk over the bread and allow it to soak in for several minutes. Place the ground beef, milk-soaked bread, Parmesan cheese, seasonings and parsley in a large mixing bowl. Pour in the eggs. With clean hands, mix the ingredients until well combined.
Form the mixture into a loaf shape on a broiler pan. Line the bottom with foil for easy clean-up. Lay the bacon slices over the top tucking hem underneath the meatloaf.
Make the tomato gravy--mix all the ingredients together in a small bowl. Pour 1/3 of the mixture over the top of the meatloaf. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes then pour another 1/3 of the gravy over the meatloaf. Bake until meat thermometer registers 160 degrees. Serve with remaining tomato gravy, Twice baked potatoes and steamed spinach complete this delicious meal.
This makes plenty. I often make half the recipe for our small family.