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Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese

Hearty Meatloaf with Creamy Mashed Potatoes and Melted Cheese

  • Author: Jake Lylia
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

Discover the best easy meatloaf recipe topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese, perfect for a comforting family dinner. This classic beef loaf combines savory seasonings, a rich ketchup glaze, and a fluffy potato topping that bakes to golden perfection. Follow our step‑by‑step guide for a juicy, flavorful loaf and a velvety side, ready in just one hour for six servings. Serve it with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced plate, and store leftovers for fast lunch.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or your choice)
  • 2 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, ketchup, egg, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until combined.
  3. Shape mixture into a loaf and place in a greased baking dish. Bake 45 minutes.
  4. While loaf bakes, boil potatoes until tender, mash with butter and season.
  5. Remove loaf, spread mashed potatoes on top, sprinkle cheese.
  6. Return to oven and bake 15 minutes until cheese melts and turns golden.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor add a teaspoon of smoked beef crumbles to the meat mixture. Use gluten‑free breadcrumbs for a gluten‑free version. Leftovers reheat well in the microwave or oven. Nutrition is approximate.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 servings

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