Bacon-wrapped Mini Meat Loaves

Description
Purchased from Bowers Estate in Fort Worth, Texas in 1994. Dated 1941. This is a very good recipe. I made it about once a month and it never gets old.

Ingredients

 * 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
 * 1-cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
 * 1 large egg
 * 1/4-cup dry breadcrumbs
 * 1/4-cup white onion, chopped
 * 1/4-cup fresh lemon juice
 * 1/4-cup green bell pepper, chopped
 * 1/2-cup water
 * 1/2 teaspoons instant beef bouillon
 * 1-teaspoon salt
 * 6 thin slices bacon, each cut in half

Directions

 * 1) Heat oven to 350.
 * 2) Mix all ingredients together except bacon.
 * 3) Shape the mixture into 6 small loaves.
 * 4) Crisscross 2 of the half slices of bacon across each loaf tucking the ends under each loaf.
 * 5) Place loaves on a rack in a shallow baking pan and bake uncovered for 50 minutes.
 * 6) Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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