Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, pour milk over bread slices and allow to soak for 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add ground beef, egg, parmesan, salt, black pepper, and parsley to the bread in the bowl.

Step 4

Using clean hands, mix the ingredients together. Form the well-combined mixture into a loaf and place on a broiler pan with foil-lined on the bottom (to allow the fat to drain a bit).

Step 5

Neatly arrange the slices of bacon over the top, making sure to tuck the pieces under the meatloaf.

Step 6

Pour and spread about 1/3 of the sauce over the meatloaf.

Step 7

Bake for 45 minutes, until the edges of the meatloaf are nice and browned. Pour another 1/3 of the sauce over the top of the meatloaf, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Step 8

Slice and serve with more sauce on the side.

Step 9

Add ketchup, brown sugar, dry mustard, and tabasco sauce in a mixing bowl and stir.