Description
A heartwarming feast of meatloaf topped with cheesy mashed potatoes, perfect for family gatherings.
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
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared or leftover)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and transfer it to a lined or greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Prepare mashed potatoes by mashing potatoes with sour cream, butter, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Layer the mashed potatoes over the cooked meatloaf.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese on top of the mashed potatoes.
- Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For a beautiful glaze, brush additional ketchup on top during the last 10 minutes of baking. This dish goes well with steamed veggies or a side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatloaf, comfort food, mashed potatoes, family dinner