Description
Craving a dish that feels like a warm hug? This Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese is the ultimate comfort food dinner—perfect for cozy nights, holiday gatherings, or Sunday meal prep. Juicy ground beef meatloaf layered with creamy mashed potatoes and topped with golden cheddar cheese and crispy bacon—every bite is rich, savory, and soul-soothing. If you’re searching for easy dinner ideas, family-friendly meals, or just something satisfying after a long day, this layered recipe delivers big flavor and minimal fuss. Whether you’re looking for quick weekday dinner ideas or hearty food ideas that hit the spot, this one’s a keeper!
Ingredients
450 g ground beef
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
60 g breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
800 g mashed potatoes (prepared)
200 g shredded cheddar cheese
4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Press meat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
4. Bake meatloaf layer for 25 minutes. Remove and let cool for 5 minutes.
5. Spread mashed potatoes evenly over the meat layer and smooth the top.
6. Sprinkle cheddar cheese evenly on top of the mashed potatoes.
7. Add crumbled bacon over the cheese layer.
8. Return to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
9. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
10. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Use Yukon Gold potatoes for ultra-creamy mash.
Make ahead and refrigerate overnight before final bake for easy prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx.)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg