Cheesy Beef & Bacon Meatloaf

Credit: Gooseberry Patch Cookbook

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1 lb. bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled and divided
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef sirloin
1 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 cup dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 Tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup catsup
1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
3 Tsp Dijon mustard

Set aside 1/2 cup bacon for topping. In a large bowl, combine remaining bacon and other ingredients except catsup, hot sauce and mustard; mix well and set aside. Mix together catsup, hot sauce and mustard; set aside 3 tablespoons of mixture. Add remaining catsup mixture to beef mixture; blend well. Press into an ungreased 9"x5" loaf pan; spread reserved catsup mixture over top and sprinkle with reserved bacon. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees or 50 to 60 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand 5 to 6 minutes before slicing. Serves 6 to 8