Ingredients: 

4 strips lean bacon

2 tablespoons brown sugar (optional)

1 pound lean ground beef

1/2 pound ground pork

1 medium onion (finely chopped)

1 red bell pepper (or orange, finely chopped)

2/3 cup fine dry breadcrumbs

1/3 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)

1/3 cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)

1 large egg (slightly beaten)

1 teaspoon Cajun seasonings

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (1 teaspoon if the Cajun seasoning is salt-free)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)

1/2 cup barbecue sauce

Steps to Make It: 

Step 1: Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Step 2: Line a rimmed baking pan with foil; lightly oil the foil or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3:Cut the bacon strips in half crosswise and coat them with the 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, if using. Arrange the bacon on a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until almost crisp. Remove the bacon from the oven and let it cool. 

Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, pork, onion, bell pepper, breadcrumbs, cheese, milk, egg, Cajun seasonings, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.

Step 5: Put the ground meat mixture on the prepared foil-lined baking pan and shape into a loaf.

Step 6:Spread barbecue sauce over the loaf and arrange the bacon strips over the top.

Step 7: Bake the meatloaf until the bacon is crispy and the loaf is firm, about 1 hour to 1 hour and 10 minutes. If unsure, check the loaf with an instant-read food thermometer inserted into the center of the loaf. The minimum safe temperature for ground meat is 160 F/71 C.

Step 8: Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing or moving to a serving platter.

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