Bacon-Cheddar Meat Loaves

From LIght & Tasty Magazine 7 ww points. Freezes well.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 loaves

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup  crushed  reduced-fat butter-flavored cracker
• 1⁄3 cup  shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  slices  turkey bacon, strips cut in half
• 8  teaspoons  shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the egg whites, crackers, 1/3 cup cheese, onion, salt and pepper.
2. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.
3. Shape into four small loaves; placed in an ungreased 11 x 7" baking dish.
4. Top each with a half strip of bacon.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 160.
6. Sprinkle with remaining cheese; bake 2-3 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.