Get ready to transform your weeknight dinner routine! Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cheese Recipe is here to rescue you from culinary boredom. This recipe delivers a trifecta of deliciousness: it's quick to prepare, packed with wholesome ingredients, and bursting with unforgettable flavor. Forget complicated meals and endless cleanup. This is comfort food, elevated and streamlined for the modern home cook. Trust me, this will be a family favorite!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my grandma’s meatloaf was legendary. But it was always a marathon cooking session. I wanted to capture that comforting, home-cooked feeling without spending hours in the kitchen. That's why I developed Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cheese Recipe – a delicious, all-in-one dish that reminds me of those warm memories, but gets dinner on the table in a fraction of the time. It's the perfect blend of nostalgia and convenience.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
- 1.5 lbs Ground Beef
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Egg
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
For the Mashed Potatoes:
- 2 lbs Russet Potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 4 tbsp Butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
For the Cheese Topping:
- 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prepare the Meatloaf: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix and Shape: Gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Bake the Meatloaf: Bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Cook the Potatoes: While the meatloaf is baking, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. DrainWell
- Mash the Potatoes: Return the potatoes to the pot. Add milk and butter and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the meatloaf is almost done, carefully spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese generously over the mashed potatoes.
- Broil: Place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cheese Recipe!
Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cheese Recipe
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.1.5 lbs Ground Beef, 1 cup Breadcrumbs, 1 medium Onion, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 Egg, 1/4 cup Ketchup, 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce, 1 tsp Dried Thyme, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Gently mix the ingredients until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- While the meatloaf is baking, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. DrainWell2 lbs Russet Potatoes
- Return the potatoes to the pot. Add milk and butter and mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.1/2 cup Milk, 4 tbsp Butter
- Once the meatloaf is almost done, carefully spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Sprinkle the shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese generously over the mashed potatoes.1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese, 1/4 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Place the dish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes Cheese Recipe!