Ingredients
2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/2 cup ketchup1 medium onion, finely chopped1 small green or sweet red pepper, finely chopped2/3 cup crushed saltines (about 12) 1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon pepper1-1/2 pounds ground beef4 cups hot mashed potatoes, divided1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. Place a rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan; place a 12x8-in. piece of foil in center of rack. In a large bowl, combine eggs, ketchup, onion, green pepper, crushed saltines, salt and pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Place over foil rectangle and shape into a 9x6-in. loaf. Bake until a thermometer reads 160°, 50-60 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
Transfer meat loaf to a serving plate, discarding foil. Pipe or spread 1 cup mashed potatoes over meat loaf. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve with remaining mashed potatoes.
