Our meatloaf casserole recipe is a Southern twist on a classic shepherd’s pie.
This meatloaf casserole is the epitome of comfort food.
The creamy mashed potato topping is enriched with garlic, butter, and chives.
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Reheat in a preheated 350F oven, covered, until hot throughout.
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Place into medium-sized pot with a lid, and cover potatoes with cold water.
Mash potatoes:
Strain potatoes and return to the pot.
Mash the potatoes until smooth.
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Stir in half-and-half, butter, 1 tsp.
kosher salt, minced garlic, and chives.
Once fully combined, stir in the two egg yolks until completely incorporated, and set aside.
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Cook vegetables:
Preheat the oven to 400F.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet until shimmering.
Add onion, bell pepper, and celery.
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Saute over medium-high until completely soft, about 8 minutes.
Cook ground beef:
Add the ground beef, and stir until the meat is fully cooked.
kosher salt, tomato sauce, breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste.
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Assemble casserole:
Evenly spread the meat filling into a 2 1/2-qt.
Bake casserole:
Bake for 25 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned.
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Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Credit:Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
