Baked Mashed Meatloaf

 

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• 1/4 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2/3 cup almond meal or keto breadcrumbs
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup bacon bits, cooked and crumbled
• 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

Step 2 -In a large bowl, gently combine the beef, the onion, the breadcrumbs, the milk, the egg, the salt, and the pepper together.

Step 3 -Press the meat mixture into a 9x9-inch baking dish.

Step 4 -Bake the meat mixture, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Drain the excess fat.

Step 5 -While the meat is cooking, in a large pot, add the potatoes with just enough water to cover them, and bring the potatoes to a boil over high heat.

Step 6 -Cook the potatoes until they are tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 7 -Drain the water from the potatoes.

Step 8 -Add the butter, the milk, the salt, and the pepper to the potatoes and mash to combine.

Step 9 -Spread the potato mixture over the meat and top with the bacon and the cheese.

Step 10 -Bake the meatloaf until the bacon is sizzling, the cheese is bubbling, and the potatoes are slightly crispy, about 15 minutes.

Step 11 -Serve

SOURCE: mamas cooking