Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese Recipe: A Comforting Delight!
A comforting meatloaf dish served with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, onion, milk, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- While the meatloaf is baking, boil the potatoes in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and mash them with butter and sour cream until smooth.
- Once the meatloaf is done, sprinkle shredded cheese on top and return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve the meatloaf with a generous portion of mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider mixing in herbs like parsley or thyme.
- Leftover meatloaf can be used in sandwiches the next day.
- Adjust the cheese type based on your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg