Lincoln's birthday meat log

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsGround beef
cupSoft bread crumbs
2tablespoonsInstant minced onions
½teaspoonMargarine, crumbled
¼teaspoonPeppers
1Egg lightly beaten
cupMilk
8slicesSharp cheese
6Servings of prepared instant mashed potatoes
1tablespoonButter
1teaspoonOnion salt
2Egg yolks
¼cupMilk

Directions

Mix together beef, bread crumbs, onion, margarine and salt and pepper. Beat egg until bubbly. Add ⅔ 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.