Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese
A savory and satisfying dish, this meatloaf is layered with velvety mashed potatoes and finished with a golden topping of melted cheddar. Combining protein, vegetables, and creamy starch, it offers a complete, comforting meal in a single bake.
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Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup green peas kept frozen until use
- 3 teaspoons garlic freshly minced
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup tomato puree
- 3/4 cup seasoned dry breadcrumbs
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Potato Topping:
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 lbs red-skinned potatoes peeled and cut into quarters
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Warm a small quantity of oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until the pieces are translucent and tender.
- Incorporate the minced garlic into the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool.
- While the onions are cooling, place the peeled and quartered potatoes in a pot of boiling water. Cook until a fork easily pierces through them, then drain thoroughly.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef with the egg, seasoned breadcrumbs, tomato sauce, barbecue sauce, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Using your hands, knead the mixture until fully integrated and uniform in texture.
- Add the frozen peas into the meat mixture and gently fold them in.
- Shape the blended mixture into a compact loaf form and transfer it to a baking dish.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mash the cooked potatoes along with the butter and heavy cream until smooth and fluffy.
- Remove the meatloaf from the oven after the initial baking time. Evenly spread the prepared mashed potatoes across the top of the loaf.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.
- Return the dish to the oven and continue baking for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese has fully melted and the top is golden.
Notes
Pre-seasoned mashed potatoes, such as those flavored with garlic or cheese, may be substituted if preferred.