Description
A comforting classic featuring savory meatloaf topped with creamy mashed potatoes and melted cheddar cheese.
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 oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, ketchup, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Spread the meat mixture evenly in the baking dish and bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes.
- Warm the mashed potatoes and stir in sour cream and butter. Season with salt and pepper.
- Carefully spread the mashed potatoes over the baked meatloaf layer.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar evenly over the top and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes, garnish with parsley if desired, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for added flavor and experiment with different cheeses for a twist!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg