Description
This Cheesy Beef Meatloaf with Creamy Mashed Potatoes is the ultimate comfort food, combining a savory meatloaf with rich, cheesy mashed potatoes. It’s a delightful dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ground Beef
- Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large Egg
- Finely diced yellow Onion
- Minced Garlic
- Milk or Beef Broth
- Ketchup
- Worcestershire sauce
- Dijon mustard
- Fresh parsley
- Dried thyme
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Russet or Yukon Gold Potatoes
- Whole milk or Heavy cream
- Unsalted Butter
- Sharp cheddar, Monterey Jack, or colby-jack Cheese
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Finely chop your onion and mince your garlic for the meatloaf mixture.
- Peel and cut your potatoes into 1-inch chunks for the mashed potatoes.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth (or milk), ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently with your hands until just combined.
- Form the mixture into a free-form loaf shape (approximately 9×5 inches) on your prepared baking sheet or press it into a standard loaf pan.
- Place the meatloaf in the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes.
- While the meatloaf is baking, place your cut potato chunks in a large pot and cover with cold, salted water by about an inch.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and return them to the hot pot.
- Add the butter, warm milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Use a potato masher or a fork to mash until mostly smooth.
- Stir in your grated cheese until it’s fully melted and incorporated.
- After the meatloaf has baked for its initial time, carefully remove it from the oven.
- Evenly spread the cheesy mashed potatoes over the top of the partially baked meatloaf.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the mashed potatoes are heated through and lightly golden on top.
- Once done, remove the Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese from the oven.
- Let it rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with mashed potatoes
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix the meatloaf to avoid a dense texture. Sautéing onions and garlic before adding them enhances their sweetness. Use warm dairy for creamier mashed potatoes, and freshly grated cheese for the best melt.