Meat Loaf and Potato Casserole

Here's a great meat-and-potatoes combination that's sure to be a hit with your gang!

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 40 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs (about 8 crackers)
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 servings warm instant mashed potatoes
• 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 6 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat ab 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray
    
2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, cracker crumbs, onion, egg, chili powder, and salt; mix well. Press mixture into prepared baking dish and bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until juices run clear. Drain off excess liquid.
    
3. Combine potatoes, corn, and scallions. Spread over meat loaf. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
    
4. Bake an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until cheese has melted and top has begun to brown.
   
    

Notes

• If you want to add more spicy heat, use a little more chili powder or use a blend of shredded Mexican cheeses or Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers instead of Cheddar cheese.
   
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