1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1 can mushroom soup
1 c. bread cubes or crumbs
1/4 c. chopped onion
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. mashed potatoes
1/4 c. water
1 tbsp. drippings

Mix thoroughly beef, 1/2 can soup, bread, onion, and egg. Shape firmly into loaf, place in shallow baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Frost with mashed potatoes, bake for 15 minutes. Blend remaining for gravy. Serves 4-6.