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Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Main dish Meats
Appetizers Microwave
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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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)
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.
