April Fool Party Meat Loaf
Source of Recipe
Pillsbury
List of Ingredients
MEAT LOAF
3 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons instant minced onion
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup ketchup
4 eggs
POTATOES
1 1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
2 1/2 cups Hungry Jack® Mashed Potato Flakes
1 1/4 cups milk
1/3 cup sour cream
Recipe
1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray two 8-inch round cake pans or 8 1/4-inch round glass baking dishes with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine all meat loaf ingredients; mix well. Press half of mixture evenly into each pan. Bake at 350°F. for 1 hour or until thoroughly cooked in center and meat thermometer registers 160°F.
2. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine water, margarine and 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Stir in potato flakes, milk and sour cream; mix well. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
3. With large pancake turner, carefully remove 1 meat loaf from pan; place on ovenproof plate or foil-lined cookie sheet. Spread about 1/4 to 1/2 cup potatoes over loaf. Remove second meat loaf from pan; place over potatoes. Spread remaining potatoes over sides and top to resemble cake.
4. Return meat loaf to oven; bake an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated. If desired, top with flowers cut from bell peppers, cherry tomatoes and a message written with ketchup. To serve, cut into wedges.
Yield:
12 servings
|
Â
Â
Â
|