Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds ground beef
• 1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
• ½ cup onion (finely chopped)
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 eggs
• Pepper to taste
• Salt (optional)
• 4 strips bacon (optional)

Directions

Heat oven to 350° F.

In large bowl, combine all ingredients except bacon. Shape into a loaf; place in 9x5 inch pan. Arrange bacon strips on top of meat mixture, if desired.

Bake for 60 minutes.