Hash Brown Potato Meatloaf

Adding hash browns not only stretches the meat to serve more people, but also adds flavor and moistness to this easy recipe. Recipe comes from Linda Larson at About.com.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  refrigerated shredded hash brown potatoes
• 1  onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3  eggs, lightly beaten
• 2⁄3 cup  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1⁄2 lbs lean ground beef
• 1⁄3 cup ketchup

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place potatoes in a large bowl and set aside.
2. In heavy skillet over medium heat, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Add to potatoes along with eggs, bread crumbs, 1/3 cup of the ketchup, salt and pepper and mix well until thoroughly combined. Add ground beef and mix gently just until combined.
3. On a broiler pan, shape meatloaf mixture into an 8 x 4-inch loaf. Spread remaining 1/3 cup ketchup over top of loaf. Bake in preheated oven for 70 to 75 minutes or until center is no longer pink and instant read thermometer reads 160 degrees when inserted in center of loaf.
4. Let stand, covered, 15 minutes before slicing to allow juices to settle.