1.00 c Soft bread crumbs
0.33 c Finely chopped onions
1.00 t Salt
0.13 t Pepper
0.25 c Milk
1.00 Egg, slightly beaten
0.50 lb Ground beef chuck
0.50 lb Lean ground pork
0.50 c Shredded Cheddar cheese
4.00 oz Mushroom stems and pieces,
-drained
1.50 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.