Never-Fail Meatloaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs lean ground beef, preferably 90% lean
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
1/4 cup corn, flake crumbs
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
1/2 - 3/4 teaspoon rubbed sage, depending on your taste
3 -4 slices bacon

Preparation

Mix all of the ingredients together thoroughly, using your hands. If you prefer to use a spoon, beat the eggs slightly before adding.
Pack into a standard loaf or form a loaf on a baking sheet.
Top the loaf with the bacon slices.
Bake in a preheated 350 degree Fahrenheit oven for 1 hour or until done.
Variations:
Replace the corn flake crumbs with any other dry cereal, cooked rice, uncooked rolled oats, or cracker crumbs. Increase the measure to 1/2 cup when using soft bread crumbs.
Replace the sage with your favorite dry herb or herb mixture. When using fresh herbs increase the measure to 1 tablespoon.
Add minced garlic when making meatballs.