Cheddar-Potato Topped Meatloaf
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Ingredients
- 1-1/2 pounds ground beef
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- ===Cheddar Potato Topping:===
- 1 package (14 ounces) frozen mashed potatoes
- 1-3/4 cups milk
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Combine meatloaf ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2.Gently press beef mixture into bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Bake in 375°F oven 20 to 25 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Carefully pour off drippings.
3.Meanwhile combine topping ingredients, except cheese, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 11 to 12 minutes, stirring once.
4.Spread topping on meatloaf to edges of pan; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or until top is lightly browned.
5.Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 even pieces.
Source
- Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource -- original source of recipe
