Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese

A comforting and delicious dinner, this meatloaf is topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. Perfect for a family meal, this dish combines hearty flavors in every bite.

Ingredients:

For the Meatloaf:

• ¾ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
• 1 ½ pounds lean ground beef
• 1 onion, diced (yellow onion works best)
• 3 tsp garlic, freshly minced
• 1 large egg
• ¼ cup BBQ sauce
• ¼ cup tomato sauce
• ½ cup frozen peas
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For the Mashed Potatoes:

• 1 ½ pounds red potatoes, peeled and quartered
• ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds before removing from the heat. Set aside to cool.
3. While the onions cool, boil the quartered potatoes in salted water until fork-tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, BBQ sauce, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix together thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
5. Gently fold in the frozen peas, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the meat mixture.
6. Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a greased baking pan.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, prepare the mashed potatoes by mashing the cooked potatoes with butter and heavy whipping cream until smooth and creamy.
9. After 30 minutes of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Spread the prepared mashed potatoes over the top of the meatloaf.
10. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mashed potatoes.
11. Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is bubbly.

Tips:

• Feel free to swap in other vegetables like carrots or corn for the peas.
• For extra flavor, you can add a dash of Worcestershire sauce to the meat mixture.
• Make sure the mashed potatoes are smooth and creamy for the best texture when they bake on top of the meatloaf.
• If you prefer a crispy top, you can broil the meatloaf for 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.

Enjoy this hearty and satisfying meal with your loved ones!

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes