Description
Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese is a hearty, one-pan comfort food featuring savory ground beef meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese. This layered dinner is rich, satisfying, and perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals. Combining juicy textures with creamy, cheesy goodness, it delivers a complete meal in every bite with minimal cleanup and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf Layer:
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Mashed Potato Layer:
- 3 cups mashed potatoes
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For the Topping:
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Press the meat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25 minutes to partially cook the meatloaf.
- Prepare mashed potatoes: Combine mashed potatoes with sour cream, butter, and seasoning to taste.
- Layer and bake again: Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the partially baked meatloaf, then top with shredded cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven and bake for another 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and serve: Let rest 5 minutes before garnishing with parsley and slicing.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing the meatloaf to keep it tender.
- Add diced vegetables (like carrots or peas) for extra nutrition.
- Use leftover mashed potatoes for an even faster meal.
- Reheat in the oven with a splash of broth or cream to maintain moisture.
- Freeze unbaked or baked portions for easy future meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg