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Cheesy Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes 🧀🍖🥔
Classic comfort food with a cheesy twist — hearty, flavorful, and family-approved!
When the weather turns chilly or your soul needs a little soothing, nothing hits the spot quite like a juicy, cheesy meatloaf paired with buttery mashed potatoes. This dish isn’t just a meal — it’s a warm hug on a plate. 🥰
Today I’m sharing my go-to Cheesy Meatloaf recipe — packed with flavor, melty cheese in every bite, and the creamiest mashed potatoes you’ll ever try. Whether it’s Sunday dinner, a meal prep lifesaver, or just a cozy night in, this combo never lets you down. 💛
🍖 What Makes This Meatloaf Special?
Let’s be real: meatloaf sometimes gets a bad rep. But this version? It’s juicy, cheesy, and loaded with flavor. The cheddar melts into the meat, creating pockets of gooey goodness — and the topping? Oh, it’s a tangy ketchup glaze that gets beautifully caramelized in the oven. 🔥
Pair it with fluffy mashed potatoes and you’ve got a meal that tastes like home.
📝 Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Cheesy Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ lbs ground beef (or mix with ground pork for extra flavor)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 🧀
- 1 egg 🥚
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)