Recipe Name Mashed Potato and Cheese Stuffed Meat Loaf Submitted by shelleyhia Recipe Description A delicious twist on your favorite comfort food. Quantity 0 Quantity Unit Prep Time (minutes) 30 Cook Time (minutes) 60 Ready In (minutes) 90

Ingredients Amount Measure Ingredient 3 medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia.) russet potatoes, peeled and cubed 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion medium sweet onion chopped 3 cloves garlic minced 6 Usda default (100 gm - 4 oz) Beef, ground, 85% lean meat / 15% fat, raw 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, dry 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 cup chicken broth or stock 1/2 cup grated parmesan 4 ounces cream cheese 1 cup, shredded Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk, low moisture Steps Sequence Step 1 1. Preheat oven to 350. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with cooking spray. 2 2. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two. Mash the potatoes with a potato masher, and set aside. 4 4. In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, onion and garlic mixture, eggs, chicken broth and Parmesan cheese until thoroughly combined. In a second bowl, mix the mashed potatoes and cream cheese. 5 5. Press about half the meat mixture in the bottom and up the sides of prepared baking dish. Spread the mashed potato mixture over the meat; sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese over the mashed potato layer. Cover the cheese with remaining meat mixture; press the edges down to seal in the mashed potatoes. Sprinkle loaf with additional 2 tablespoons of mozzarella cheese.