Published in the the January 1967 Family Circle Magazine, this photo of a well-balanced dinner features one of the most glorious recipe ideas we have ever seen, Igloo Meat Loaf! Served alongside green bean casserole, gelatin salad, rolls 'n' butter, cold milk and a dessert of cinnamon apple crisp with vanilla ice-cream, this imaginative and fun entree is a surefire kid pleaser (and we reckon adults will love it too)! Next time you want to wow the entire family, try making this gem yourself!

Igloo Meat Loaf Meat Loaf:
2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
6 tablespoons instant minced onion
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/3 cups evaporated milk

Potato Frosting:
1-1/2 cups water
2/3 cups evaporated milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter
1 envelope (3-1/2 oz.) instant mashed potatoes
Cheddar cheese slices

To prepare Meat Loaf:
In a bowl lightly mix ground beef, crumbs, onion, salt, pepper and evaporated milk just until blended. Pack firmly into a 1-1/2-quart bowl; turn out of bowl onto a shallow baking pan. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes.

To prepare Potato Frosting:
In a 1 -1/2-quart saucepan combine water, evaporated milk, salt and butter; bring just to boiling. Remove from heat; with whip or fork stir in potatoes; whip briskly. Frost loaf with potato mixture. Bake an additional 15 minutes. Place Cheddar cheese slices on top of Igloo; return to oven just until cheese starts to melt. Serves 6 to 8.

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