Ingredients
1 lb. lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 package (1 lb. 8 oz.) refrigerated garlic mashed potatoes (or your own recipe
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz.)
1/4 cup chopped fresh tomato, if desired
2 slices precooked bacon, chopped, if desired
2 medium green onions, chopped (2 tablespoons), if desired
Preparation
Heat oven to 180/350°F. In large bowl, mix beef, onion, bread crumbs, sage, salt and egg until well blended. Press in bottom of ungreased 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over top. Sprinkle evenly with cheese. Bake uncovered about 50 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato, bacon and green onions
