Pin It A hearty, comforting dish featuring tender flavorful meatloaf paired with creamy mashed potatoes—a timeless family favorite.
This classic meatloaf recipe has been a staple in our family for years bringing everyone to the table with its rich flavors and comforting sides.
Ingredients
- Ground Beef: 1 ½ lbs (680 g) ground beef (80/20 blend recommended)
- Ground Pork: ½ lb (225 g) ground pork
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup (100 g)
- Onion: 1 medium onion finely chopped
- Garlic: 2 cloves minced
- Eggs: 2 large
- Whole Milk: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Ketchup: ⅓ cup (80 ml)
- Worcestershire Sauce: 2 tbsp
- Salt: 1 ½ tsp
- Black Pepper: 1 tsp
- Dried Thyme: 1 tsp
- Brown Sugar: 2 tbsp
- Dijon Mustard: 1 tbsp
- Russet Potatoes: 2 lbs (900 g) peeled and cubed
- Unsalted Butter: 4 tbsp (60 g)
- Salt and White Pepper: to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- Mix Meat Mixture:
- In a large bowl combine ground beef ground pork breadcrumbs onion garlic eggs milk ketchup Worcestershire sauce salt pepper and thyme. Mix gently until just combined do not overmix.
- Shape Loaf:
- Transfer the meat mixture to the prepared loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
- Prepare Glaze:
- In a small bowl mix ketchup brown sugar and Dijon mustard for the glaze. Spread half of the glaze evenly over the meatloaf.
- Bake Meatloaf:
- Bake the meatloaf for 40 minutes. Remove from oven spread the remaining glaze on top and return to oven for another 20 to 25 minutes or until the center reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Cook Potatoes:
- While the meatloaf bakes prepare the mashed potatoes Place cubed potatoes in a large pot cover with cold salted water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
- Mash Potatoes:
- Drain potatoes thoroughly and return to the pot. Add butter and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy adding more milk as needed. Season with salt and white pepper to taste.
- Rest and Serve:
- Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with mashed potatoes.
Pin It This recipe always brings my family together especially on chilly nights when comfort food is most appreciated.
Required Tools
Loaf pan Large mixing bowl Potato masher or ricer Saucepan Measuring cups and spoons Knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains Eggs Wheat (breadcrumbs) Milk (dairy) May contain soy in Worcestershire sauce—check labels if sensitive For gluten-free use gluten-free breadcrumbs and Worcestershire sauce
Nutritional Information
Calories 470 Total Fat 24 g Carbohydrates 32 g Protein 30 g per serving
Pin It Enjoy your classic meatloaf with mashed potatoes warm and fresh right from the oven making every bite a comforting delight.
Questions About This Recipe
- → What blend of meats is used for the meatloaf?
A combination of ground beef and ground pork is used to achieve a tender and flavorful texture.
- → How is the glaze for the meatloaf made?
The glaze combines ketchup, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard for a sweet and tangy finish.
- → What type of potatoes are best for the mashed side?
Russet potatoes are ideal for creating smooth, creamy mashed potatoes.
- → How should the mashed potatoes be seasoned?
They are seasoned simply with salt and white pepper, then enriched with butter and milk for creaminess.
- → Can the meatloaf be made lighter?
Yes, substituting half the ground beef with ground turkey offers a lighter alternative.