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Meatloaf in a Mug

Most meatloaves bake in pans in ovens for hours. But these bake up quick using microwave powers!

Meatloaf in a Mug

Ingredients

  • 1 pound extra-lean (92% lean) ground beef
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 (5 1/2-ounce) can vegetable juice (we used V-8)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 cup ketchup

Preparation

1. Stir together first 8 ingredients in a big bowl. Divide mixture evenly into 4 portions. Shape each portion into a ball. Place each ball into an 8-ounce microwave-safe coffee mug.

2. Line the bottom of the microwave with a big sheet of wax paper in case juices from the meatloaves bubble out. Place mugs in a circle on top of wax paper. Cover mugs with another big sheet of wax paper. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 11 minutes. Cut into meatloaves with a knife and fork. If any are still pink inside, microwave them 30 seconds more and recheck for doneness. Carefully remove each mug from the microwave using oven mitts.

3. Spread 1 tablespoon ketchup over each meatloaf; cover with wax paper, and let stand 2 minutes.

Oxmoor House AUGUST 2008

Whole Roasted Carrots

Whole Roasted Carrots

Ingredients

  • 1 (16-ounce) package whole carrots, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Vegetable cooking spray

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 475°.

2. Spray a jelly-roll pan with cooking spray. Place carrots on pan, and spread them out so they don't touch one another. Bake at 475° for 17 minutes. Turn carrots with a spatula, and bake 5 more minutes or until tender and browned.

Oxmoor House AUGUST 2008

Wacky Mashed Potatoes

This serving suggestion is fun any day of the year. Let the mashed potatoes cool long enough so they'll mound up in the cones just like ice cream.

Wacky Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

  • 2 2/3 cups frozen mashed potatoes
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1/2 (8-ounce) container soft cream cheese
  • 3 green onions, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 flat-bottomed ice cream cones (optional)

Preparation

1. Prepare potatoes with milk according to package directions, stirring with a wire whisk. Stir in cream cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper. Let stand 5 minutes or until cool enough to mound. To serve, spoon mashed potatoes into ice cream cones, if you'd like.

Oxmoor House AUGUST 2008

Lemonade

S'mores Sundaes

No campfire needed for this clever dessert. You can enjoy these familiar flavors year-round indoors!

S'mores Sundaes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 (12-ounce) jar hot fudge sauce
  • 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow cream
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 3 graham cracker sheets, separated

Preparation

1. Warm hot fudge sauce according to directions on jar. Spread marshmallow cream in the bottom of 4 (6-ounce) dessert bowls. Top with ice cream and hot fudge sauce. Serve with graham crackers.

Oxmoor House AUGUST 2008

Formal Menu Top April Fools' Supper

Meatloaf in a Mug

Whole Roasted Carrots

Wacky Mashed Potatoes

Lemonade

S'mores Sundaes

Oxmoor House

Formal Menu Bottom

Shopping List for April Fools' Supper

Outprank your family with this deliciously wacky meal. They'll love the recipes even more when they're served in unpredictable ways. (Serves 4)

Shopping List:

Baking

  • 1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow cream

Canned

  • 1 (5 1/2-ounce) can vegetable juice (we used V-8)

Dairy

  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/3 cups milk
  • 1/2 (8-ounce) container soft cream cheese

Frozen

  • 2 2/3 cups frozen mashed potatoes

Meat

  • 1 pound extra-lean (92% lean) ground beef

Other

  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 (12-ounce) jar hot fudge sauce

Produce

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1 (16-ounce) package whole carrots, peeled
  • 3 green onions, sliced

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe List

Meatloaf in a Mug

Whole Roasted Carrots

Wacky Mashed Potatoes

Lemonade

S'mores Sundaes

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