Lincoln’S Birthday Meat Log

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty, comfort-food meatloaf rolled into a log and topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese.
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This Lincoln’s Birthday Meat Log is a comforting twist on traditional meatloaf. The savory beef mixture, seasoned with onions and spices, is rolled into a cylinder and baked until tender. It is then smothered in rich, buttery mashed potatoes and finished with a layer of sharp cheese under the broiler. The result is a dish with a crispy, cheesy crust and a juicy, flavorful interior. Perfect for family dinners or holiday celebrations, this recipe offers a satisfying combination of textures and warm, home-style flavors. Its an easy way to elevate ground beef into a special occasion meal that everyone will love.

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Lincoln’S Birthday Meat Log

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 981.1

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This Lincoln's Birthday Meat Log is a comforting twist on traditional meatloaf. The savory beef mixture, seasoned with onions and spices, is rolled into a cylinder and baked until tender. It is then smothered in rich, buttery mashed potatoes and finished with a layer of sharp cheese under the broiler. The result is a dish with a crispy, cheesy crust and a juicy, flavorful interior. Perfect for family dinners or holiday celebrations, this recipe offers a satisfying combination of textures and warm, home-style flavors. Its an easy way to elevate ground beef into a special occasion meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350F (175C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, soft bread crumbs, instant minced onions, crumbled margarine, and pepper.
  3. Lightly beat the egg and add it to the beef mixture along with 2/3 cup of milk.
  4. Mix the ingredients gently but thoroughly until just combined.
  5. Place a sheet of wax paper or parchment paper on a clean surface.
  6. Shape the meat mixture into a 9x12 inch rectangle on the paper.
  7. Using the paper to help lift and guide the meat, tightly roll the rectangle into a 9-inch cylinder (log).
  8. Carefully transfer the meat log to a shallow baking pan, seam side down.
  9. Bake the meat log for 45 minutes.
  10. While the meat bakes, prepare the instant mashed potatoes according to package directions.
  11. Stir 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 teaspoon of onion salt into the prepared mashed potatoes.
  12. Beat 2 egg yolks and mix them into the potatoes along with 1/4 cup of milk to create a smooth topping.
  13. Remove the meat log from the oven and spread the mashed potato mixture evenly over the top.
  14. Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  15. Arrange the slices of sharp cheese over the potato topping.
  16. Switch the oven to the broiler setting and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, watching closely to prevent burning.
  17. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 981.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 65.1g101%
Saturated Fat 35.4g177%
Cholesterol 205.1mg69%
Sodium 898.7mg38%
Total Carbohydrate 51.5g18%
Dietary Fiber 4.3g18%
Sugars 4.2g
Protein 45.4g91%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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