BACON-TOPPED VENISON MEAT LOAF

Bacon-Topped Venison Meat Loaf image

I caught my fiance eating this meat loaf cold, right out of the fridge! He encouraged me to send in the recipe. If you have a deer hunter in the family, be sure to give this a try.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

2 eggs
2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground venison
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
4 bacon strips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble venison and sausage over mixture and mix well. Shape into a loaf in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with bacon strips. , Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 18g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 159mg cholesterol, Sodium 581mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.