1 lb. chopped lean beef or half beef and half veal
1 c. bread crumbs
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
2 eggs
2 c. mashed potatoes
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 lb. Mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. water
4 tbsp. olive oil
1 sm. onion, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Blend tsp. of parsley with mashed potatoes. Mix meat, bread crumbs, water, parsley, grated cheese, eggs, onion, salt and pepper very thoroughly. Make mashed potatoes, regular or instant.

Brush a 10 inch pyrex baking dish with 1 tbsp. of olive oil. Sprinkle lightly with 2 tbsp. of bread crumbs.

Place half of meat mixture in dish. Alternate a layer of sliced Mozzarella. Then cover meat with mashed potatoes. Another layer of sliced Mozzarella. Top with balance of meat. Close edges firmly so potatoes do not show or ooze out. Brush with balance of oil. Add bread crumbs on top.

Bake 25 to 40 minutes in moderate oven, 350 degrees, until meat is golden brown but not dry. Turn over on hot platter. Slice. Serve hot.