Stuffed Meat Loaf



INGREDIENTS:

1 c Soft bread crumbs

1/3 c Finely chopped onions

1 t Salt

1/8 t Pepper

1/4 c Milk

1 Egg, slightly beaten

1/2 lb Ground beef chuck

1/2 lb Lean ground pork

1/2 c Shredded Cheddar cheese

4 oz Mushroom stems and pieces,
drained

1 1/2 c Seasoned mashed potatoes,
leftover, made freshly or
from pk instant potatoes

Paprika (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1. In a large mixing bowl combine bread crumbs, onion,
salt, pepper, milk and egg; mix thoroughly using a rubber
spatula.

2. Crumble the gound meats into the bread crumb mixture
and gently mix until thoroughly combined.

3. In a shallow, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish
shape about one-third of meat mixture into a 4x6-inch
rectangle.

4. Sprinkle meat with 1/2 of shredded cheese. Arrange
mushroom pieces over cheese, leaving about 1/2-inch border
around edges. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

5. Carefully shape the remaining meat mixture over cheese
and mushrooms, carefully sealing the edges.

6. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 9 minutes or until
almost done.

7. With a spatula frost the meat loaf with mashed potatoes.
completely covering the top and sides. If desired sprinkle
with paprika.

8. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 minutes or until
potatoes are hot and meat is completely cooked.

9. Allow to stand at room temperature 4 minutes before
slicing. Variation: Peas, hard-cooked eggs, artichoke hearts,
olives, pimientos or many other foods may be used in place of
the mushrooms. Swiss, Muenster, Monterey Jack, Tilsit.
mozzarella or any other cheese may be substituted for the
Cheddar cheese.



Stuffed Meat Loaf