Name: Bourbon Bacon Meatloaf
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings (2 meatloaves each)
Ingredients: 2 slices of bread (processed in food processor to make bread crumbs); 1 shallot (finely chopped); 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 carrots (finely chopped); 2 stalks of celery (finely chopped); 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (divided); 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper (divided); 2 pounds ground beef; 1 Tablespoon tomato paste; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 cup milk; 1/2 cup Italian parsley (finely chopped); 1 Tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 eggs; Bourbon Bacon Jam (see recipe in post)