Description
Beef Recipes by the South Carolina Department of Agriculture, public domain government resource—original source of recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- ⅓ cup saltine cracker crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Cheddar potato topping
- 1 package (14 ounces) frozen [mashed [potatoes]]
- 1¾ cups milk
- 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas and carrots
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
- Heat oven to 375°F.
- Combine meatloaf ingredients in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
- 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.
- Meanwhile combine topping ingredients, except cheese, in 2-quart microwave-safe dish.
- Microwave on HIGH 11 to 12 minutes, stirring once.
- 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.
- Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 even pieces.