Beef 'n" Tater Squares

This was my kids favorite meal when they were growing up.

• Ready In: 1 hr 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1  cup  soft breadcrumbs
• 1  beaten egg
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped onion
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄8 teaspoon pepper
• 3  cups  hot mashed potatoes
• 1  cup  grated American cheese

Directions

1. Combine first 7 ingredients.
2. Pat meat into a square 8" baking dish.
3. Bake 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven. Drain fat.
5. Combine 3 Cups hot mashed potatoes and 3/4 Cup grated American cheese. Spread over meat.
6. Top with 1/4 Cup grated American cheese.
7. Bake 20 minutes longer. Cut in squares.