🥩🍽️ Southern Meatloaf Plate w/ Cheesy Mashed Potatoes & Sweet Corn Beans 🧄🧀💛
Classic beef meatloaf loaded with bell peppers, garlic, and bold seasonings. Served with fluffy mashed potatoes topped with melty cheddar and a veggie medley that brings the soul. Comfort food doesn’t get more real than this.
📌 Ingredients:
For the Meatloaf:
2 lbs ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
2 eggs
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red & green bell peppers
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt & black pepper to taste
Topping Sauce:
¼ cup ketchup
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp mustard (optional kick)
For the Cheddar Mashed Potatoes:
4 large russet potatoes, peeled & cubed
½ cup milk
¼ cup butter
1 cup shredded cheddar
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Corn & Green Beans Mix:
1 cup canned corn (drained)
1 cup canned or frozen green beans
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp garlic powder
Dash of sugar
Salt & pepper to taste
🔥 Instructions:
1. Make the Meatloaf:
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix all meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl (don’t overmix).
Form into a loaf in a baking dish or loaf pan.
Top with the ketchup glaze.
Bake for 50–60 mins until internal temp is 160°F. Rest before slicing.
2. Mashed Potatoes:
Boil potatoes until fork tender.
Drain, mash with milk, butter, and seasonings.
Stir in cheddar cheese. Add more on top if you want it melty 🔥
3. Corn & Beans:
Sauté corn and green beans in butter with seasonings over medium heat.
Cook until heated through and slightly caramelized.
🍽️ Plate Like a Pro:
2 thick slices of meatloaf
A scoop of cheesy mashed potatoes
Veggie blend on the side
Optional drizzle of gravy or hot sauce for that final flex 👌