Swiss Amish Meatloaf

• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. evaporated milk
• 1/2 tsp. rubbed sage
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. lean ground beef
• 1 c. Ritz cracker crumbs
• 3/4 c. grated Swiss cheese
• 1/4 c. finely chopped onion
• 2-3 strips bacon, cut in 1" pieces

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat the egg in a large bowl. Add evaporated milk, sage, salt and pepper, and mix. Add beef, crumbs, 1/2 cup of the cheese and the onion; blend. Form into a loaf and place in a 2 quart rectangular baking dish. Arrange bacon pieces on top of loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top and bake 10 minutes longer.

• Yields: 4 servings
• Preparation Time: 1 hour