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    Framed Cooks » Recipes » Dinner

    Mashed Potato Meatloaf

    Published: Nov 7, 2022 · Modified: Dec 2, 2024 by Kate Morgan Jackson · This post may contain affiliate links · 4 Comments

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    This easy recipe for mashed potato meatloaf casserole will forever change how you look at traditional meatloaf! Two great tastes that taste great together.

    Mashed Potato Meatloaf on a plate.
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    • Why we love this recipe
    • Ingredients you need
    • Ingredient notes and substitutions
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    • Recipe FAQs
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    • Other meatloaf recipes we love!
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    • Mashed Potato Meatloaf

    Why we love this recipe

    Every once in a while I get an unstoppable craving for meatloaf.  It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, there’s nothing to do but drop everything and make meatloaf. 

    A good old traditional meatloaf recipe. And usually with this craving comes the need to have mashed potatoes with the meatloaf.

    Recently that craving struck…but with a brainstorm! 

    I’m completely devoted to shepherd’s pie, and mashed potato meatloaf is pretty much the exact same thing in meatloaf form, when you think about it.

    Tender, hearty cooked beef topped with mashed potatoes. And so…I frosted my meatloaf with mashies, and now I need you to do it too!

    Ingredients you need

    Ingredients needed for mashed potato meatloaf.

    Ingredient notes and substitutions

    • Ground Beef: We like either 80% lean ground beef for this recipe, or the meat loaf mix that you can sometimes find, which is a mixture of ground beef, ground pork and veal.
    • Bread crumbs: We recommend panko dried bread crumbs.
    • Mashed Potatoes: We usually get some prepared mashed potatoes (you can find them in the dairy section of your supermarket near the canned rolls and cookie dough!) but if you want to make your own, we love my friend Ree’s recipe for cream cheese mashed potatoes!

    See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities and nutritional information.

    Here’s how you make this recipe

    Greased meatloaf baking pan.

    STEP 1: Preheat your oven to 350. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.

    Bread crumb mixture in a mixing bowl.

    STEP 2: Add some dried bread crumbs and milk to a mixing bowl and give it a good stir.

    Meatloaf mixture in a mixing bowl.

    STEP 3: Add some ground beef, salt and pepper, chopped parsley and a few eggs to the mixing bowl and smoosh it all together (I find this works best by doing it with clean hands instead of a spoon).

    Meatloaf mixture in a loaf pan.

    STEP 4: Pack it into your prepared loaf pan.

    Meatloaf with ketchup ready for the oven.

    STEP 5: Mix some ketchup and brown sugar together and brush it over your meatloaf.

    Baked meatloaf with ketchup topping.

    STEP 6: Pop it in the oven for for an hour, and then let it sit for about 10 minutes. Crank the oven up to 450 degrees.

    Meatloaf with mashed potatoes on top.

    STEP 6: Frost the top of your meatloaf with a generous amount of mashed potatoes, and drizzle some melted butter on top.

    Baked mashed potato meatloaf in a pan.

    STEP 7: Pop your frosted meatloaf into the oven until the potatoes just start to turn a little brown and crispy in places. Let it cool for about 5 minutes and then serve it up!

    It’s a mashed potato meatloaf cake!

    At this point people will start roaming into the kitchen asking when dinner is going to be ready. Because if there is anything better than mashed potatoes with little crispy edges, I’m not sure what that is.

    Recipe FAQs

    Where can I find pre-made mashed potatoes?

    You can find mashed potatoes in the dairy section of your supermarket, usually right near those biscuits in a tube that we all secretly love. All you need to do is heat them up in the microwave. (I don’t recommend the dehydrated potatoes in the box, but if you love them, you be you!

    What is meatloaf mix and where can I find it?

    Meatloaf mix is a combination of ground beef, lamb and pork, and is usually in the meat section of your supermarket next to the regular ground beef. I use it when I can find it because it adds just a little extra hint of flavor.

    What are panko bread crumbs?

    Panko crumbs are light, crispy dried bread crumbs, and they tend to adhere better to things like fish and chicken than fresh bread crumbs do.  They are next to the regular bread crumbs in your supermarket (and you can also use those regular dried bread crumbs if you can’t find panko crumbs).

    Have a question that I didn’t cover?

    Pop your question in the comments and I will answer pronto.

    Equipment we used for this recipe

    These are some of my favorite kitchen tools! These are Amazon affiliate links, which means I get a little something if you buy through my links at no extra cost to you. (Which helps pay for all that bacon I keep buying! 😄) And I only share things I use and love. I’m so grateful for your support!

    • Loaf Pan: Perfect for everything from this meatloaf to a glazed strawberry bread!
    • Cutting Board: We love this sturdy dishwasher-safe board, and it comes in all different sizes.
    • Measuring Cup: We love these angled cups that show you the measurements both inside and out.
    • Rimmed Baking Pan: Use this super handy pan for anything that might drip onto your oven floor!
    • Cooling Rack: Perfect for everything from cooking this meatloaf to cooling these strawberry crumble muffins.
    • Basting Brush: This silicone brush is perfect for getting the glaze on this meatloaf just right.

    You never know…frosting your meatloaf with mashed potatoes just might convince any meatloaf skeptics in your house that meatloaf is the BEST!

    What to serve with this recipe

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      Cheesy Cauliflower Casserole
    • roasted string beans with walnuts
      Roasted String Beans with Walnuts
    • Creamy whipped carrots in a bowl.
      Creamy Whipped Carrots
    • Cream cheese Stuffed Biscuits on a cooling rack.
      Cream Cheese Stuffed Biscuits

    Other meatloaf recipes we love!

    • Brown sugar meatloaf slices in a stack.
      Brown Sugar Meatloaf
    • Ricotta meatloaf slices on a plate.
      Ricotta Meatloaf
    • Meatloaf in a cast iron skillet.
      Easy Skillet Meatloaf
    • cheeseburger meatloaf
      Cheeseburger Meatloaf

    We want to know what you think!

    If you try this recipe, we would love to hear how it came out for you! I’d be super grateful if you could leave a star rating (you pick how many stars! 🌟 ) and your thoughts in the Comments section.

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    This easy recipe for mashed potato meatloaf casserole will forever change how you look at traditional meatloaf! Two great tastes that taste great together.

    • Author: Kate Morgan Jackson
    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
    • Yield: 8
    • Category: Dinner
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 1/2 cup milk
    • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
    • 2 pounds ground beef or meatloaf mix
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
    • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
    • 3 eggs, beaten
    • 1 cup ketchup
    • 1/4 cup brown sugar
    • 3 cups prepared mashed potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons melted butter

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray.
    2. Add the milk and breadcrumbs to a mixing bowl and give them a good stir.
    3. Add the beef, salt, pepper, parsley and eggs to the mixing bowl and mix it all together (this is best done with clean hands).
    4. Form the meatloaf mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the loaf pan.
    5. Mix the ketchup and brown sugar together and pour or brush it on the top of the meatloaf, spreading it to the sides.
    6. Bake your meatloaf for one hour, take it out of the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes while you increase the oven temperature to 450.
    7. Frost the top (and sides if you can)  of the meatloaf with the mashed potatoes – don’t worry if it doesn’t look perfect!  Drizzle the melted butter over the top and pop your frosted meatloaf in the oven until the potatoes just start to turn brown, about 5 to 10 minutes.
    8. Let it rest for about 5 minutes, slice and serve!

    Notes

      • Ground Beef: We like either 80% lean ground beef for this recipe, or the meat loaf mix that you can sometimes find, which is a mixture of ground beef, ground pork and veal.

      • Bread crumbs: We recommend panko dried bread crumbs.

      • Mashed Potatoes: We usually get some prepared mashed potatoes (you can find them in the dairy section of your supermarket near the canned rolls and cookie dough!) but if you want to make your own, we love my friend Ree’s recipe for cream cheese mashed potatoes!

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    1. Elizabeth Tarlow says

      September 24, 2024 at 7:03 pm

      Sounds like a very tasty Meatloaf!! Do you think that I could freeze any leftovers?

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        September 24, 2024 at 8:47 pm

        Thank you! And, I haven’t tried freezing it but I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t freeze just fine. :)

        Reply
    2. Jenny says

      June 06, 2024 at 2:36 pm

      Just when you think meatloaf is the perfect meal you add mashed potatoes! Love this recipe so much!!

      Reply
      • Kate Morgan Jackson says

        June 06, 2024 at 8:02 pm

        Mashed potatoes make everything better! :)

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