Description
A comforting meatloaf dish topped with creamy mashed potatoes and gooey cheddar cheese, perfect for sharing with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared or leftover)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat the prepared mashed potatoes and stir in sour cream and butter until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the warm mashed potatoes over the baked meatloaf evenly.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Return the dish to the oven for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade breadcrumbs and experimenting with different cheese varieties or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, comfort food, cheese, family recipe