Classic Meatloaf Mashed Potatoes (Print Version)

Tender meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes delivers homestyle flavor and comfort for any night.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meatloaf

01 - 1 ½ pounds ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
02 - ½ pound ground pork
03 - 1 cup breadcrumbs
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - ½ cup whole milk
08 - ⅓ cup ketchup
09 - 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
10 - 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
11 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
12 - 1 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Meatloaf Glaze

14 - ½ cup ketchup
15 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
16 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
17 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

→ Mashed Potatoes

18 - 2 ½ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
19 - ½ cup whole milk, warmed
20 - ¼ cup unsalted butter
21 - ½ cup sour cream
22 - 1 ½ teaspoons salt
23 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, gently combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, eggs, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and thyme until just incorporated.
03 - Shape mixture into a loaf on prepared baking sheet or press into loaf pan.
04 - In a small bowl, mix ketchup, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar. Spread half of the glaze over the meatloaf.
05 - Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven, apply remaining glaze, and return to bake for 20–25 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160°F.
06 - While meatloaf bakes, place potatoes in a large pot, cover with cold water, and add 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer until very tender, approximately 18–20 minutes.
07 - Drain potatoes thoroughly, return to pot, and add warmed milk, butter, sour cream, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy and smooth.
08 - Allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve slices alongside mashed potatoes.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Classic combination of rich meatloaf and smooth mashed potatoes
  • Easy preparation makes it perfect for busy weeknights
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped fresh parsley to the mashed potatoes
  • Leftovers make excellent sandwiches for lunch the next day
03 -
  • Mix meatloaf ingredients gently for a tender texture
  • Warming the milk before adding to mashed potatoes makes them extra creamy
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