Cheddar-Potato-topped Meatloaf

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Ingredients

 * 1-1/2 pounds ground beef


 * 3/4 cup chopped onion


 * 1/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs


 * 1 egg


 * 3 tablespoons milk


 * 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed


 * 3/4 teaspoon salt


 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper


 * ===Cheddar Potato Topping:===


 * 1 package (14 ounces) frozen mashed potatoes


 * 1-3/4 cups milk


 * 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas and carrots


 * 3/4 teaspoon salt


 * 1/4 teaspoon pepper


 * 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Combine meatloaf ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.

2.Gently press beef mixture into bottom of 9-inch square baking pan. Bake in 375°F oven 20 to 25 minutes to medium (160°F) doneness, until not pink in center and juices show no pink color. Carefully pour off drippings.

3.Meanwhile combine topping ingredients, except cheese, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish. Microwave on HIGH 11 to 12 minutes, stirring once.

4.Spread topping on meatloaf to edges of pan; sprinkle with cheese. Broil 3 to 4 inches from heat 5 to 7 minutes or until top is lightly browned.

5.Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 even pieces.

Source

 * Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe