The diner special meatloaf
1 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1⅓ | cup | Idaho Instant mashed potato flakes, divided |
| 1 | pounds | Ground beef |
| 1 | Egg, beaten | |
| ¾ | cup | Milk, divided |
| ¼ | cup | Catsup tablespoon |
| 1 | tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
| 1 | tablespoon | Instant minced onion flakes |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt, divided |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Pepper |
| 1¼ | cup | Hot water |
| 2 | tablespoons | Butter or margarine |
| 1 | tablespoon | Dried chives |
| 2 | slices | American cheese, diagonally cut in half |
Directions
In large bowl combine l/3 cup potato flakes with ground beef, egg, l/4 Cup milk, catsup, Worcestershire sauce, onion, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. In shallow microwave-safe dish shape mixture into a loaf, about 8 inches long. Cover loosely with waxed paper; cook on Medium-High 9 to 12 minutes, turning dish once. Remove loaf to microwave-safe serving plate. Meanwhile in microwave-safe medium bowl combine water, remaining milk, butter, chives and remaining salt; stir in remaining potato flakes. Cook on High 3 to 4 minutes or until bubbling. Stir; let stand 1 minute; stir again Spread potatoes over loaf to cover. Top with cheese. Cook on High 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Makes 4 servings.
From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994