Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this delicious Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese recipe. Perfectly seasoned ground beef topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese, this hearty dish is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup (plus more for topping)
For the Topping:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared)
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a loaf pan or 9×9 baking dish.
- Prepare the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and ketchup. Mix until just combined. Press the meat mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Add the toppings: Remove from the oven and spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the partially cooked meatloaf. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top. Return to the oven and bake for another 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked.
- Rest and serve: Let the dish rest for 5 to 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use instant mashed potatoes for a quicker version.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or pepper jack.
- Enhance the flavor by adding ketchup or BBQ sauce on top of the meatloaf layer before adding potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
