Description
If you’re craving a hearty meal that satisfies every layer of comfort, this Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese is your answer. Imagine seasoned ground beef baked to juicy perfection, topped with buttery mashed potatoes and finished with a bubbly cheddar cheese crust. Crispy bacon crowns the top for a salty crunch, while fresh herbs bring balance. It’s a perfect go-to for easy dinners, crowd-feeding, or weekend comfort meals. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea or a new casserole to add to your recipe box, this dish delivers bold flavors and creamy textures that make it unforgettable. Great for those looking for easy dinner ideas, family comfort food, or weeknight recipes that please everyone.
Ingredients
450g ground beef
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
60g breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
900g potatoes, peeled and diced
60ml milk or cream
60g butter
120g shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (for potatoes)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
3. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
4. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until fully cooked.
5. While the meatloaf bakes, boil potatoes until fork-tender, then mash with butter, milk or cream, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Spread mashed potatoes over the cooked meatloaf.
7. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese and crumbled bacon.
8. Broil for 3–5 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
9. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
For a creamier mashed potato layer, add sour cream or cream cheese.
You can substitute turkey or pork for ground beef for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: easy dinner, comfort food, mashed potato casserole, cheesy meatloaf, family meals