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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Easy Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

    Published: September 22, 2009 / Updated: May 16, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Easy Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

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    Meatloaf and mashed potatoes are a classic dinner combo. This recipe is easy enough for any busy weeknight dinner!

    meatloaf leaning on a mound of mashed potatoes
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    • What is the history of meatloaf?
    • How do I make meatloaf moist?
    • How do I make mashed potatoes from scratch?
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    • Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

    Meatloaf and mashed potatoes is such a classic dinner combo.

    Growing up in a Filipino-American household, we didn't eat it often. My dinners usually consisted of Filipino Chicken Adobo with Fried Rice.

    But I made mashed potatoes often throughout college. And then meatloaf was one of the first dishes I made regularly when I was living on my own after college.

    There's something so comforting and familiar about meatloaf and mashed potatoes - alone, but especially together.

    What is the history of meatloaf?

    In the 1940s, meatloaf was a wartime specialty. Originally it was made of a mixture of pork and cornmeal when it started in the United States. Before it crossed the Atlantic, it was a dish that was developed and altered slightly throughout Germany and Belgium.

    How do I make meatloaf moist?

    There are a few tips for making sure your meatloaf stays moist and doesn't turn tough:

    • Including the eggs and ketchup adds moisture throughout the meatloaf.
    • Sautéeing the vegetables helps add moisture to the meatloaf.
    • Use meat that isn't too low fat. I usually use meat that is about 70-80% lean meat, and the rest fat.

    How do I make mashed potatoes from scratch?

    mashed potatoes in a pot

    The traditional method of making mashed potatoes involves boiling the potatoes, then mashing them.

    For chunkier, rustic potatoes, simply mash them with a potato masher.

    For smooth, silky, creamy potatoes, use more milk and butter. Then cream with an immersion hand blender.

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    meatloaf and mashed potatoes

    Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes

    5 from 1 vote
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    This classic dinner combo is easy to make even on a busy weeknight!
    Servings: 4 people
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    Ingredients

    Meatloaf

    • 2 teaspoons olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • ¼ cup finely chopped carrots
    • 1 lb lean ground turkey
    • 1 cup quick cooking oats
    • ½ cup bbq sauce
    • ½ cup ketchup
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup ketchup or BBQ sauce for outer coat

    Mashed Potatoes

    • 4 baking potatoes
    • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • ½ cup finely shredded parmesan cheese
    • ½ cup finely shredded asiago or other sharp cheese
    • salt & pepper to taste
    • finely chopped parsley for garnish

    Instructions

    Make the meatloaf

    • Heat the olive oil in a sauté pan and sightly sauté carrots until soft. Remove carrots and set aside in a large bowl.
    • In the same pan, sauté the garlic for both the meatloaf and mashed potatoes until slightly soft and golden.
    • Set aside 1 tablespoon garlic for mashed potatoes. Place garlic for meatloaf in the large bowl along with the carrots.
    • In the same large bowl, add ground turkey, oats, ketchup, BBQ sauce, parsley, salt, pepper. Mix ingredients with your hands until well blended.
    • Once well blended, either a) form the mixture into a meatloaf log shape about 4 inches wide, 2 inches high, and about 8 or 9 inches long and place on top of a baking sheet coated in cooking spray, OR b) place mixture in a loaf pan. I have done both and prefer to use the loaf mold that doesn't need cooking spray or a regular loaf pan that I've coated with cooking spray.
    • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for about 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let sit for 5-10 minutes before slicing & serving.

    Make the mashed potatoes

    • Add potatoes to a pot o' boiling water and cook until potatoes are slightly soft but not squishy. For 4 potatoes, this will be around 15 minutes.
    • Drain the water, return the potatoes to the pot, add milk, cheese, reserved sauteed garlic, salt & pepper and mash, mash, mash away to desired consistency. I prefer mashed potatoes that are a little chunky, not super smooth, but that's just me. I also cook while thinking & speaking in various accents, so... there you have it.
    • Once properly mashed, sprinkle with parsley and serve scoops of the taters alongside the delicious and lower-fat version of this 1950's meal.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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      1. Alisa says

        October 12, 2009 at 12:41 am

        Marlynn- I made the meatloaf and potatoes tonight for dinner, and they came out delicious. Aside from my super picky son, we all enjoyed both (he only ate the potatoes, but it's a start). I love your food blog, and am looking forward to trying the chowder recipe this week. As always, I don't know how you do it all. Thanks for your culinary inspirations. :)

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      2. Emily says

        October 10, 2009 at 6:47 pm

        Yum! We had this last night and it was really tasty (and so easy!!). It sort of fell apart a little bit when I served it but I think that's because I used old fashioned oats instead of quick cooking. Still really delicious tho and I'll definitely make it again. Also, I skipped the steps where you saute the carrots and garlic because I'm pretty much the laziest person you'll ever meet, but it still turned out great. Thanks so much for the recipe!

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      3. Emily says

        October 04, 2009 at 12:55 am

        Hey, this sounds great! When do you put the "outer coat" on the meatloaf? (Did I miss something? It wouldn't be the first time!)

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          October 08, 2009 at 6:49 pm

          Oh Emily good point! Thank you for noticing that. I will add that to the post. Basically, I add a thin coat of ketchup to the top at the beginning, then halfway through cooking, I add another layer. Sometimes I add BBQ sauce, just depending on what we feel like :)

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