1 1/2 lbs. lean ground beef
1 c. soft bread crumbs
1 beaten egg
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/3 c. ketchup
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
3 c. hot mashed potatoes
1 c. grated American cheese

Combine beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, ketchup, salt and pepper together. Put mixture into 8 inch square baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Drain off excess fat. Combine mashed potatoes, 3/4 cup of the grated cheese together. Spread over meat. Top with remaining 1/4 cup of cheese. Bake for 20 more minutes and remove from oven. Cool slightly and cut into squares. Makes 6 servings.