Cross one more thing off the list of "things I refuse to eat"

I was a notoriously picky eater as a child. Mac & Cheese was a staple in my diet. As I grew older, I started eating more and more. Things flew off the list of things I didn't eat. Two items have remained on my list into adult-hood: hotdogs and meatloaf.

At supper club last evening out of politeness I tried a small slice of meatloaf. I ate the whole thing and went for seconds. I amazed myself and the badger. What changed my mind? A Paula Deen Recipe of course!

Bacon Cheeseburger Meatloaf:

• 1 pound ground chuck
• 10 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 (8-ounce) package sharp Cheddar, grated
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs, toasted
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 1 (3-ounce) can French fried onions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck and next 8 ingredients, mixing well.

In a small bowl, combine the ketchup and mustard. Stir 1/4 cup ketchup mixture into meat mixture, reserving remaining ketchup mixture.

Press meat mixture into a 9 by 5 by 3-inch loaf pan, or shape into a loaf and place on a rack in a broiler pan. Spread remaining ketchup mixture over loaf. Bake 40 minutes. Top with French fried onions; bake another 10 to 15 minutes, or until meat is no longer pink.

Recipe from Paula Deen & Food Network.

My guess why I liked it: cheese & french-fried onions. Can't go wrong, well except for the caloric intake of this dish!