Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese Recipe: Easy Comfort Food
Enjoy a comforting dish of meatloaf served with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Meat-based
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup mashed potatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well incorporated and form into a loaf shape.
- Place the meatloaf in a baking dish and bake for 1 hour.
- In the last 10 minutes, spread mashed potatoes over the top and sprinkle cheese.
- Return to the oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or parsley to the meat mixture.
- This dish pairs well with steamed veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg