Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

Sautee onions and garlic until tender.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, onions, garlic, bread crumbs, eggs, ketchup, salt and pepper.

Step 4

Mix well. with your hands.

Step 5

Pat the meat mixture gently into a loaf pan. You may need 2 if you are using small ones. Don't press it down because it will compact the meat and the texture will be off.

Step 6

Add three slices bacon over top.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven 45 minutes to an hour (internal temp will be 155- 160)

Step 8

Just before removing from the oven lay the cheese over the top.

Step 9

Allow to stand at room temperature with foil over the top for about five minutes.

Step 10

Slice and serve.