1 1/2 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 tbsp instant minced onions
1/2 tsp margarine, crumbled
1/4 tsp peppers
1 egg lightly beaten
2/3 cup milk
8 slice sharp cheese
6 servings of prepared instant mashed, potatoes
1 tbsp butter
1 tsp onion salt
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup milk
Directions
Mix together beef, bread crumbs, onion, margarine and salt and
pepper. Beat egg until bubbly. Add 2/3 cups milk to meat mixture and
mix gently but thoroughly. Shape into 9x12" rectangle on wax paper.
Using paper to lift meat, roll into 9" cylinder. Place on a shallow
pan and bake at 350'F. for 45 minutes. Prepare instant potatoes. Add
butter, onions and salt to potatoes. Beat egg yolks. Add milk to
potatoes. Take meat loaf out of oven and frost with mashed potatoes.
Return to oven 10 minutes longer. Place cheese on top and put under
broiler until cheese melts. Serves 6-8.
Servings: 8 servings
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