My family loves meatloaf and this Cheesy Mash-Topped Meatloaf in particular. And for good reason! It features ground beef, sautéed onion and garlic, and frozen peas. It gets its sweet and smoky flavor from barbecue and tomato sauce. The end result is hearty meatloaf, which upholds the classic taste and texture, but the mashed potato topping takes it to the next level. This potato topping is loaded with Cheddar cheese, dotted with butter, and then baked to perfection. It really dresses the meatloaf up just right for a special dinner. This juicy and savory beef meatloaf with a tender and flavorful center is comfort food at its finest.
This recipe is easy to make and keeps the ingredient list simple and accessible. Just follow the detailed recipe below and learn how to make this hearty and delicious meatloaf that the whole family will love.
To make Cheesy Mash-Topped Meatloaf, you will need the following ingredients:
In a small pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and add 1 finely chopped onion. Sauté for 5 minutes or until softened, then add 3 crushed garlic cloves and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a pot of boiling salted water, cook 750 grams chopped potatoes until tender, about 12-15 minutes.
Drain and return to the pot over low heat. Add in 40 grams chopped butter (reserving 10 grams for topping) and ¼ cup milk. Using a potato masher, mash until smooth. Then stir in ¼ cup grated Cheddar and season to taste.
Preheat the oven to 355 °F and grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches overhang on each side.
In a large bowl, place 750 grams ground beef, ½ cup frozen peas, 1 egg, ¾ cup dried bread crumbs, ¼ cup barbecue sauce, ¼ cup tomato sauce, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley leaves, and onion-garlic mixture. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients together until fully combined.
Spoon the meatloaf mixture in the prepared loaf pan. Press it down to shape the meatloaf evenly.
Bake for 25 minutes or until browned.
Remove the meatloaf from the oven and increase the temperature to 390 °F.
Spoon the mashed potato topping on top of the meatloaf and dot with the remaining butter.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for a further 20-25 minutes or until the top is golden.
Let the meatloaf stand in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a serving platter.
Slice and serve with gravy.
This Cheesy Mash-Topped Meatloaf is a great family dish. Give it a try soon, and tag #cookmerecipes in your family meal posts.
