Description
Hearty Meatloaf with Cheesy Mashed Potatoes is a comforting dish that combines savory meatloaf with fluffy, creamy mashed potatoes and a layer of melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt (for meatloaf)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (for meatloaf)
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared or leftover)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt, to taste (for potatoes)
- Black pepper, to taste (for potatoes)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until just mixed. Do not overmix.
- Shape the meat mixture into an oblong loaf (about 9-10 inches long) on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C) is reached in the thickest part.
- While the meatloaf bakes, prepare the mashed potatoes. If starting with raw potatoes, peel and cut 3 lbs russet or Yukon Gold potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Place in a pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain thoroughly, returning potatoes to the hot, empty pot for a minute to steam off excess moisture.
- Add the sour cream and butter to the hot, drained potatoes. Mash until creamy and smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and transfer to a cutting board. Loosely tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing into thick portions. Serve the sliced meatloaf alongside a generous scoop of the creamy mashed potatoes.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg