Meat Loaf Potato Pie

This meatloaf version of the classic dish, Shepherd's Pie, features a baked 'crust' of meatloaf filled with creamy mashed potatoes topped with cheddar cheese.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon sage
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 cups mashed potatoes
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix together ground beef, dry bread crumbs, egg, milk, chopped onion, salt, dry mustard, pepper, sage, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
2. Spread into an ungreased 9-inch baking pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40 to 50 minutes; drain.
3. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat in the pan and sprinkle with shredded cheddar cheese.
4. Bake until the cheese is melted, about 2 to 4 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.