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Mashed Potato Meat Loaf Surprise

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Children are surprised by this all-in-one dish

List of Ingredients

1 recipe for your favorite meatloaf
1 can green beans, drained
1-1/3 cups water
1/3-cup milk
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1-1/3 cups mashed potato flakes



Recipe

In a saucepan, bring water, milk, butter and 1/2-teaspoon salt to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in potato flakes. Let stand for 30 seconds. Fluff with a fork; set aside.
Make meatloaf according to your directions. Just mix, don’t bake.
On a piece of waxed paper, pat beef mixture into a 12-in. x 8-in. rectangle.
Spoon mashed potatoes lengthwise down the center third to within 1 in. of edges.
Top with green beans.
Bring long sides over potatoes to meet in center; seal seam and edges.
Place seam side up in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes; drain. Top with ketchup.
Bake 18-22 minutes longer or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160°.
Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Yield: 4-6 servings.