Bacon topped Meatloaf

I never like meatloaf until I created my own recipe, I like to serve it with sauteed cabbage with onions and mashed potatoes. You could even make mini loafs or make loaf cupcakes for a kids party.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1 small onion, finely chopped

1 egg

1/2 cup quick oats

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 cup fresh bread crumbs

few drops of liquid smoke

1 3/4 cups tomato sauce or BBQ sauce

Topping:

6 uncooked bacon slices

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

1 tablespoon tomato sauce

1 tablespoon BBQ sauce

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of salt and pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl, mix together all the meatloaf ingredients until well combined.

3. In a small bowl combine, vinegar, brown sugar, tomato sauce, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Mix it all together.

4. In a medium sized baking dish, form the meat into a loaf shape.

5. Pour on the topping and place the bacon on top.

6. Bake for one hour