After tasting this, I can never eat meatloaf any other way again!

This comforting dish combines a classic homemade meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and a melted cheddar topping, baked together in one dish.

Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese

Ingredients:

How To Make Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Cheese:

Meatloaf:

Step 1: Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350F (175C).

Step 2: Mix the Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the 1 1/2 pounds of ground beef, 1 egg, 1 chopped onion, 1 cup of milk, 1 cup of dried bread crumbs, and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 3: Shape and Bake: Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour until it reaches an internal temperature of $160^\circ\text{F}$ ($71^\circ\text{C}$).

Mashed Potatoes:

Step 4: Boil the Potatoes: While the meatloaf is baking, boil the 2 pounds of peeled and quartered potatoes in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes).

Step 5: Prepare the Mashed Potatoes: Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add 1/4 cup of butter and 1/2 cup of milk. Mash until smooth, creamy, and well-mixed. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Assembling and Finishing:

Step 6: Drain Excess Fat: Once the meatloaf is done baking, carefully drain any excess fat from the baking dish.

Step 7: Spread Mashed Potatoes and Cheese: Spread the mashed potatoes evenly over the meatloaf. Sprinkle the 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese over the mashed potatoes.

Step 8: Final Bake: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Step 9: Let Stand and Serve: Allow the dish to stand for a few minutes before slicing and serving hot.