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Heat the oven to 350°F
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Heat oil over medium heat; add onions and sauté until soft (about 4 min)
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Add garlic; sauté another minute to soften; set aside to cool
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Place all remaining ingredients in large bowl, except bacon; add cooled onion-garlic mixture
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Mix until ingredients are just combined; don't overwork (no squishing between fingers; gently combine)
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Line rimmed baking sheet or jelly roll pan with parchment paper
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Carefully set meat mixture down center of pan; shape into large loaf, or divide mixture into two, or four equal portions (about 12 oz. or 6 oz. each) and shape each portion into individual meatloaves
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Wrap strips of bacon around each loaf, overlapping slightly, tucking ends under each loaf
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Bake meatloaf 75-80 minutes for large loaf, 50 to 60 minutes for medium loaves, or 25 to 35 minutes for smaller loaves
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Before slicing, let rest for 10 to 15 minutes to allow redistribute of juices
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To serve, slice and spoon pan juices over each slice