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black plate with three slices of classic meatloaf, three broccoli spears and mashed potateos

Mom's Classic Meatloaf

mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli

STARS

This wintery dish is a nod to mom's classic recipe. Glazed with a ketchup sauce, cooked low and slow, serve your meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of broccoli for a complete dish of yummy nostalgia. Grab a plate, get comfortable, and enjoy!
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  1 hour and 15 minutes
Active Time:  20 minutes
Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 slices white bread
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Meatloaf Glaze

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Mashed Potatoes

  • 1 pound red bliss potatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed  and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, or more to reach desired smoothness
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Broccoli

  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
In a bowl, break the bread up into small breadcrumbs with your hands. Add the buttermilk and heavy cream and mash into a paste. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the meatloaf.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the parsley, garlic, Dijon, eggs, beef, pork, salt, pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in the bread mixture until just combined.
4
Combine all of the meatloaf glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
5
Shape the meatloaf into a loaf pan or into a loaf shape in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush the glaze on top, saving some for serving. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cooked through.
6
In a large stockpot, place the potatoes and a generous pinch of salt. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the butter, milk, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When it boils, submerge the broccoli all at once for one minute, until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately remove from the water with a strainer and run under cold water.
8
To serve, divide the mashed potatoes between plates. Top with slices of meatloaf and blanched broccoli.

Mom's Classic Meatloaf

mashed potatoes, steamed broccoli

STARS

This wintery dish is a nod to mom's classic recipe. Glazed with a ketchup sauce, cooked low and slow, serve your meatloaf with creamy mashed potatoes and a side of broccoli for a complete dish of yummy nostalgia. Grab a plate, get comfortable, and enjoy!
difficultyDifficulty Level
EasyEasyEasy
difficulty
Total Time:  1 hour and 15 minutes
Active Time:  20 minutes
Servings:  4

Ingredients

Meatloaf

  • 2 slices white bread
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound ground pork
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Meatloaf Glaze

  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Mashed Potatoes

  • 1 pound red bliss potatoes, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound russet potatoes, scrubbed  and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup whole milk, or more to reach desired smoothness
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Broccoli

  • 2 heads broccoli, cut into florets

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2
In a bowl, break the bread up into small breadcrumbs with your hands. Add the buttermilk and heavy cream and mash into a paste. Let sit while you prepare the rest of the meatloaf.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine the parsley, garlic, Dijon, eggs, beef, pork, salt, pepper, onion, and Worcestershire sauce. Fold in the bread mixture until just combined.
4
Combine all of the meatloaf glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
5
Shape the meatloaf into a loaf pan or into a loaf shape in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Brush the glaze on top, saving some for serving. Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until cooked through.
6
In a large stockpot, place the potatoes and a generous pinch of salt. Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer. Cook at a simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return to the pot. Add the butter, milk, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. When it boils, submerge the broccoli all at once for one minute, until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately remove from the water with a strainer and run under cold water.
8
To serve, divide the mashed potatoes between plates. Top with slices of meatloaf and blanched broccoli.