MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEESE

Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese offers the ultimate comfort food. This classic dish brings together traditional meatloaf on a bed of creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes, promising a hearty meal. The meatloaf is juicy and flavorful thanks to the perfect blend of ground meat, savory seasonings, and a BBQ sauce. Perfect for family dinners or festivities, this meal not only satisfies your taste buds but also warms your heart. This meatloaf recipe is simple and easy to follow; thus, it is perfect for anyone!

INGREDIENTS:

For the Meatloaf:

1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup peas, fresh or frozen
1 whole egg
¼ cup tomato sauce
¼ cup BBQ sauce
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
¼ cup chopped parsley

For the mashed potatoes:

For the mashed potatoes:
1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered

4 tbsp unsalted butter
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST GOULASH RECIPE:

Step 1. Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot, add onion and sauté until soft, then add garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 30 seconds.

Step 2. Take the skillet off the heat and set aside to cool.

Step 3. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat, add red potatoes, and let them boil until fork- tender, then drain and set aside.

Step 4. Combine egg, ground beef, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Knead using hands until well-mixed.

Step 5. Add peas to the meat mixture and fold gently.

Step 6. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking pan.

Step 7. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven at 400°F and bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.

Step 8. While the meatloaf is cooking, add heavy whipping cream, boiled potatoes, and butter in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth.

Step 9. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven, spread the mashed potatoes over the meatloaf, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.

Step 10. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Step 11. Once done, dish out the Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese and serve immediately.

Yield: 4

MEATLOAF WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEESE

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Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese offers the ultimate comfort food. This classic dish brings, together traditional meatloaf on a bed of creamy and cheesy mashed potatoes, promising a hearty meal.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Additional Time 10 minutes

Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients

• For the Meatloaf:
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup peas, fresh or frozen
• 1 whole egg
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• ¼ cup chopped parsley
• For the mashed potatoes:
• 1 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. Place a skillet over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot, add onion and sauté until soft, then add garlic and continue to sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
2. Take the skillet off the heat and set aside to cool.
3. Pour water into a pot over medium-high heat, add red potatoes, and let them boil until fork- tender, then drain and set aside.
4. Combine egg, ground beef, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and chopped parsley in a mixing bowl. Knead using hands until well-mixed.
5. Add peas to the meat mixture and fold gently.
6. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking pan.
7. Place the baking pan in the preheated oven at 400°F and bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes.
8. While the meatloaf is cooking, add heavy whipping cream, boiled potatoes, and butter in a mixing bowl and blend until smooth.
9. After 30 minutes, remove the meatloaf from the oven, spread the mashed potatoes over the meatloaf, and sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese generously on top.
10. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for another 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
11. Once done, dish out the Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

4
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 600Total Fat: 35gCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30 g