Finally Right Meatloaf

I finally created a meatloaf my husband loves! He said it's a "keeper." He even said that it is better the next day.

• Ready In: 2 hrs 45 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 8 1/4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 1  lb ground pork
• 1  cup yellow onion, finely diced
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, finely diced
• 4  minced garlic cloves
• 2  large eggs, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 cup 2% low-fat milk
• 1 1⁄2 cups  Italian style breadcrumbs
• 1  teaspoon Accent seasoning
• 1  teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 2  teaspoons ground pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon rubbed sage
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 5  slices  hickory smoked bacon (thick cut)

Directions

1. Mix everything together (except the bacon).
2. Put in a 13x9x2 baking dish.
3. Shape in to a flat loaf. (the top wasn't rounded, but level with the top of the dish).
4. Lay the bacon strips across the top.
5. Cover with foil and bake at 350 for one hour.
6. Remove foil, and bake another 50 minutes. Remove from oven and let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Transfer to a plate, slice and serve. Yummy!