Zesty Sausage Loaf - American Family Cookbook

I made this for dinner 03-28-14. Very Good!! 

2 pounds lean bulk pork sausage
4 cups soft bread crumbs (If using regular breadcrumbs reduce the amount to make a nice meat loaf consistency.)
1 egg
2 tablespoons grated lemon peel
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
6 bacon slices
1 cup dairy sour cream

Combine sausage, bread crumbs, egg, lemon peel, salt, and paprika in a bowl; mix thoroughly.

Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a 11x7 inch baking pan. Lay the bacon slices crosswise on top of loaf. Pour about 1 1/2 cups hot water in the bottom of the pan. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.

Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer. Pour off liquid. Spoon sour cream over top of loaf and bake 15 minutes longer.

Remove to a warm serving platter.

Makes about 6 servings.