Beef And Tater Squares - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. ground beef (chuck)
1 c. soft bread crumbs (2 slices bread)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
4 c. mashed potatoes

Preparation

Mix all ingredients except potatoes and pat into a 3-quart casserole dish.
Bake, uncovered, at 350\u00b0 for 30 minutes.
Remove from oven and drain off fat.
Combine 4 cups hot mashed potatoes with 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese.
Spread over meat and top with 1/4 cup cheese.
Bake for 20 minutes.
Let cool 5 minutes, cut into squares and serve.