Smoked Cheddar/Jalapeno Ranch Meatloaf

Another one of my Aunt's favorite recipes.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  applewood-smoked bacon, chopped
• 1 3⁄4 lbs  ground sirloin
• 3⁄4 lb ground pork
• 4  large eggs
• 1⁄4 cup  minced  jalapeno
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1  teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄3 cup  chopped fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  toasted ground Mexican oregano
• 3⁄4 cup  cubed smoked cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  diced  white onion

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Partially cook the bacon in an ovenproof skillet over low heat for 5 minutes.
3. Do not let the bacon get hard.
4. Transfer to a large bowl, add all the other ingredients, and mix very well.
5. Put the mixture back into the skillet or into a standard 8-inch loaf pan and bake for 1 hour.