The Most Delicious Meatloaf


Recipe summary
This juicy and tender meatloaf is perfect for holiday gatherings and is paired with creamy mashed potatoes, making it a comforting and delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900g) ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 onion (for grating)
- 1 bunch parsley
- 2 carrots
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 7 ounces (200g) mushrooms
- 5 ounces (150g) Emmental cheese
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon grain Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 5 medium potatoes
- 1 bunch green onions
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese
- 2 ounces (60g) Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil
- Butter (1 stick or 120g total)
Method
- 1
Preheat the oven to the appropriate temperature for meatloaf.
- 2
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, eggs, salt, black pepper, paprika, grated onion, chopped parsley, shredded carrots, diced red and yellow bell peppers, chopped mushrooms, and Emmental cheese.
- 3
Mix in ketchup, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
- 4
Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it in a baking dish.
- 5
Prepare the glaze by mixing together any leftover ketchup and honey, and brush it over the meatloaf.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for the specified time or until the internal temperature reaches a safe level.
- 7
While the meatloaf is baking, prepare the mashed potatoes by boiling peeled potatoes until soft.
- 8
Mash the potatoes with cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- 9
Serve the meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and your choice of roasted vegetables or salad.






