Description
A comforting meatloaf served with creamy, cheesy mashed potatoes, perfect for busy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar works beautifully!)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and season with salt and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, shaping it into a loaf form. Bake it in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Place your cubed potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender (around 15-20 minutes). Drain the potatoes, then return them to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the drained potatoes. Mash to your desired consistency and fold in the shredded cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with a generous helping of cheesy mashed potatoes on the side.
Notes
Feel free to add chopped herbs or veggies to the meatloaf mix for additional flavor. You can also prepare the meatloaf ahead of time and refrigerate it before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, comfort food, easy dinner, family recipe