Description
A comforting dish combining savory meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melty cheddar cheese, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef (85/15 preferred)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs (about 60 g)
- 1/3 cup milk (about 80 ml)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup ketchup (about 60 g)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups mashed potatoes (prepared or leftover; ~700–750 g)
- 1/4 cup sour cream (about 60 g)
- 2 tbsp butter (about 28 g)
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 170 g)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the dish and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Warm the mashed potatoes and stir in sour cream and butter, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed potatoes over the baked meatloaf layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar on top and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, slice, and serve.
Notes
For a lower-fat version, use lean ground turkey or 90/10 beef. For gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 544
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg