Potato-Topped Chili Meat Loaf

Name: Potato-Topped Chili Meat Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 egg; 3 tablespoons milk; 3/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers); 4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef; 3 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter); 1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained; 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

You'll come to rely on this featuring a flavorful meat loaf topped with fluffy mashed potatoes. Add a green salad and you have a complete meal. - Judy Martinez, Weverville, California

Ingredients

1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup crushed saltines (about 10 crackers)
4-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 pounds lean ground beef
3 cups hot mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
1 can (11 ounces) Mexicorn, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 to 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend or cheddar cheese

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Crumble beef over the mixture and mix well. Pat into a greased 9-in. square baking dish. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and a thermometer reads 160°. In a bowl, combine the potatoes, corn and onions; mix well. Spread over meat loaf. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil 6 in. from the heat for 3-5 minutes or until lightly browned.