MASHED-POTATO-COATED MEAT LOAF

Loaf

3 large pepper

1 large onion

1 C cracker crumbs

3½ C tomatoes (No. 2½ can)

1 lb ground beef

1 lb ground pork

½ t salt

⅛ t paprika

5 slices bacon

juice from tomatoes

Potato-coating

6 medium potatoes

¼ C margarine

½ C hot milk

salt & pepper

1 egg yolk

Grind pepper and onion. Add crumbs. Drain tomatoes and add (saving juice). Add meat and seasoning. Shape into loaf and dredge. Cover with bacon. Bake for 1 hour at 350°. Baste frequently with tomato juice.

For potato coating: Cook peeled potatoes in boiling salted water. Drain and mash well. Add margarine, milk, salt, pepper, and egg yolk. Beat until fluffy. Cover loaf completely; brush with melted butter. Brown in broiler.