1 1/2 lbs. ground beef (90% lean)
2/3 c. undiluted evaporated milk
1 lg. egg
1 c. finely crushed cracker crumbs
1/4 c. finely chopped onion
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
3 bacon slices, cut in half (optional)

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all the ingredients, except bacon, in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth. Place in loaf pan. Place slices of bacon across the top of the loaf if you so choose. Bake 1 hour and let meat loaf stand for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.