Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese Recipe: The Best Comfort Food
When it comes to comfort food, nothing beats a classic meatloaf served with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheese. This recipe brings together hearty flavors and satisfying textures, making it the perfect meal for any day.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg, onion, garlic, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in a baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- While the meatloaf is baking, peel and chop the potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender.
- Drain the potatoes and add butter and sour cream. Mash until smooth.
- Once the meatloaf is done, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the meatloaf with a generous serving of mashed potatoes.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can mix in your favorite herbs or spices into the meatloaf mixture.
- Feel free to use ground turkey or chicken for a leaner option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, comfort food, cheese