This is my quick and easy version of Sheppards pie – its basically an easy meatloaf recipe with creamy mashed potatoes on the top. The potatoes are nice and creamy with a crispy crust – classic comfort food!
Goes well with Killer Brown Gravy!!
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Easy Meatloaf Mashed Potato Casserole
This is my quick and easy version of Sheppards pie – its basically an easy meatloaf recipe with creamy mashed potatoes on the top. The potatoes are nice and creamy with a crispy crust – classic comfort food!
Ingredients
- 1.5 – 2 lbs. ground beef
- 1 packet lipton onion soup mix (dry mix)
- 2 eggs
- 3-4 russett potatoes
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional) *defrost peas
Mashed Potatoes
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup cream (to your preference)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes with just enough water to cover.
- Once cooked, skin potatoes and mash in a bowl. Add butter, cream, salt and pepper.
- You can adjust the amount of milk to achieve consistency to your preference. Just ensure that the potatoes aren't runny.
- In bowl, mix ground beef, onion soup mix, peas (optional) and eggs. Mix well and flatten into a 8×6" or 8" x 8" pan. For best results, use a ceramic pan.
- Layer mashed potatoes over meatloaf mixture and cook at 350 for 1 hour.
Notes
* If you are using a metal pan, it may take up to 20 minutes longer to cook.
Nutrition
Calories: 5538kcalCarbohydrates: 167gProtein: 313gFat: 395gSaturated Fat: 167gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 162gTrans Fat: 20gCholesterol: 1706mgSodium: 4577mgPotassium: 7955mgFiber: 24gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 4326IUVitamin C: 186mgCalcium: 690mgIron: 40mg
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