Meat Loaf Cake for Two

By á-48552

Creamy whipped potatoes atop tender beef patties are the makings of a practically perfect food - or, better yet, a perfect practical joke.

Ingredients

• Toppings:
• 1 small carrot, shredded
• 3 tbsp quick-cooking oats
• 2 tbsp fat-free milk
• 1 tsp Worcestershire
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp pepper
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 3 tbsp fat-free milk
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp reduced-fat cream cheese, divided
• Orange and green food colouring
• 1/4 c panko bread crumbs, toasted

Details

Preparation time 35mins
Cooking time 60mins

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, combine the carrot, oats, milk, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt and pepper. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into two 1-inch thick patties.

2. Grill burgers, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees and juices run clear.

3. Meanwhile, place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl. Stir in the milk, salt and white pepper.

4. Place one burger on a serving plate. Spread 3/4 cup mashed potatoes over the top. Top with remaining burger. Spread remaining mashed potatoes over top and sides of cake. In a small bowl, tint 4 tsp cream cheese orange; pipe carrots over top of cake. Tint remaining cream cheese green; pipe tops on carrots. Press breadcrumbs into sides of cake.