Potato Stuffed Meatloaf

• instant potato flakes↗1 cup
• hot water1⁄3 cup
• sour cream↗1⁄3 cup
• dried parsley flakes↗1 teaspoon
• onion↗1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

• green bell pepper1⁄2 cup

  finely chopped

• dry fine breadcrumbs↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• chili seasoning mix1 teaspoon
• tomato sauce↗1 cup
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• cheddar cheese↗1⁄3 cup
• brown sugar↗1 tablespoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

2. 2

   Coat loaf pan with olive oil or cooking spray.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, combine potato flakes, water, sour cream and parsley flakes.

4. 4

   Mix well and set aside.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, combine onion, green pepper, bread crumbs, chili seasoning, and 1/3 cup tomato sauce.

6. 6

   Add to meat.

7. 7

   Mix well to combine Pat half of mixture into prepared loaf pan.

8. 8

   Spread potato mixture evenly over top.

9. 9

   Pat remaining meat mixture over potato mixture.

10. 10

    Stir Cheddar Cheese and brown sugar into remaining tomato sauce.

11. 11

    Spoon sauce mixture evenly over top Bake for 55-60 minutes.

12. 12

    Place loaf pan on wire rack and let set for 5 minutes Cut and serve.