Mashed Potato-Stuffed Meat Loaf Squares

By mamacasma

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 2 cups Rice Chex® cereal, finely crushed
• 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 medium carrot, grated (about 1 cup)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
• 1/2 cup ketchup

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
2. In large bowl, mix beef, cereal, tomato sauce, carrot, parsley, salt, pepper and eggs just until combined. Press half of beef mixture into pan. Spread mashed potatoes on top; cover with remaining beef mixture. Spread ketchup on top.
3. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of meat reads 165°F. Cool 15 minutes; cut into 4 squares.