{"id":2723,"date":"2026-07-01T14:31:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2723"},"modified":"2026-07-01T14:31:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:31:40","slug":"meatloaf-with-mashed-potatoes-and-gravy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2723","title":{"rendered":"Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Recipe Introduction:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This classic&nbsp;<strong>Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy<\/strong>&nbsp;is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal. With tender and juicy meatloaf, smooth mashed potatoes, and savory gravy, this dish is a family favorite that never goes out of style. It\u2019s easy to prepare, and the combination of flavors will surely bring everyone to the table for seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Meatloaf:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 1\/2 lbs ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 cup breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup finely chopped onion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/2 tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup ketchup (for topping)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Mashed Potatoes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the Gravy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\/4 cup beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven<\/strong>\u00a0to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shape the meat mixture<\/strong>\u00a0into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish. Spread ketchup on top of the meatloaf for a tangy glaze.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bake the meatloaf<\/strong>\u00a0for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the internal temperature reaches 160\u00b0F (71\u00b0C). Once done, remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the mashed potatoes<\/strong>, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the potatoes and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until tender. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter and milk, then mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For the gravy<\/strong>, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes a paste. Gradually add the beef broth, whisking constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong>\u00a0the sliced meatloaf on top of the mashed potatoes, then drizzle with gravy. Enjoy this comforting, flavorful meal!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or whenever you\u2019re craving a filling and delicious comfort food!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Recipe Introduction: This classic&nbsp;Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy&nbsp;is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a hearty and satisfying meal.&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2724,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-food"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - esfriv<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/esfriv.com\/?p=2723\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy - 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