Here’s a comforting, all-in-one dinner: Meatloaf baked on a bed of mashed potatoes — juicy on top, creamy underneath.
🥔🍖 Meatloaf on Mashed Potato Bed
Ingredients
Mashed Potatoes (Bottom Layer)
- 2 lbs russet or Yukon gold potatoes, peeled & cubed
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½–¾ cup warm milk or cream
- Salt & pepper to taste
- ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)
Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Glaze
- ½ cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Mashed Potatoes
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (15–18 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter and warm milk.
- Season well. Stir in cheese if using.
- Spread evenly into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Meatloaf
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix all meatloaf ingredients gently until combined (don’t overmix).
- Shape into a loaf and place directly on top of mashed potatoes.
3️⃣ Add Glaze
- Stir glaze ingredients together and spread over meatloaf.
4️⃣ Bake
- Bake uncovered for 45–55 minutes, until internal temp reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Optional Upgrade
- Add a layer of sautéed green beans or corn between potatoes and meatloaf.
- Broil the last 3–5 minutes for a caramelized glaze.
This turns into a cozy “shepherd’s pie meets meatloaf” style meal.
If you’d like, I can also give you a loaded bacon-cheddar version or a turkey meatloaf version 🥓
