Mixed Meat Meatloaf

• lean ground beef↗4 lbs
• (16 ounce) packages of jimmy dean sage sausage↗2
• large eggs↗3
• Minute Rice↗1 1⁄2 cups
• garlic powder↗1 tablespoon
• black pepper↗1 tablespoon
• onion powder↗1 tablespoon
• Worcestershire sauce↗2 tablespoons
• thick slice bacon↗1⁄4 lb

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Mix the ground beef, eggs,and Jimmy Dean Sage Sausage in a large bowl by kneading the meats together with your hands.

2. 2

   Add spices (You CAN adjust to taste!) and Worcestersire Sauce and knead the meats again.

3. 3

   Knead into the meat mixture the Minute Rice. This will be rough, but take your time so it is easier on your hands. The rice is a replacement for breadcrumbs in most recipes, so it will help absorb fat and serve as a filler.

4. 4

   In a large baking pan or Pyrex baking dish, set the meat mixture in and mold it to fill the dish, leaving at least a 1/2 to 1 inch gap between the meat and the sides of the dish. I use a very large Pyrex baking dish.

5. 5

   Lay the bacon slices over the top of the meatloaf, evenly spaced. Use what you prefer, just so it adds to the flavor of the meat.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated oven at 375 degrees for at least 90 minutes. This is a heavy weight meatloaf and you want it to cook through. You can check like I do by slicing about halfway through the thickness to be sure the meat is no longer pink. Remember you are also using pork in this.

7. 7

   Let the meatloaf cool for about 5 minutes after you take it out of the oven. Set it on a large meat plate (remember it is HEAVY) and slice to desired thicknesses and serve with side dishes such as mashed potatoes and vegetables for a more traditional meal.

8. 8

   NOT a diet food, so if you are looking for pure traditional comfort, enjoy!