MEATLOAF STUFFED WITH MASHED POTATOES AND CHEESE RECIPES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening. Make potatoes as directed on box except omit butter and use 1 cup water, 1/2 cup milk and Cheese Sauce pouch. Set aside.
• In large bowl, mix Meatloaf ingredients until well blended. Firmly press half of beef mixture into pan. Spoon potatoes over beef mixture to within 1/4 inch of edges of pan. Spoon remaining beef mixture over potatoes; press gently.
• Bake 60 to 65 minutes or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 160°F. Let loaf stand 10 minutes; remove from pan.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Place cooked potatoes into a large bowl. Add butter, salt, pepper, parmesan, and a splash of milk. Mash and add more milk gradually until the potatoes are the desired texture. Set aside and let cool.
• Prepare the glaze by mixing ketchup, brown sugar, onion powder, mustard powder, and paprika in a bowl. Reserve half in a separate bowl to glaze once cooked.
• Add oil in a skillet over medium heat, followed by onions and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant. Set aside in a bowl to cool before adding to the meat mixture.
• In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, pepper, worcestershire sauce, parmesan, parsley, cooled onions & garlic, egg, breadcrumbs and milk. Mix until combined.
• Using a spoon or ice cream scooper, scoop the meat mixture and place into a greased 12 cup cupcake baking tin.
• Using your fingers, spread the meat from the center to make a cup. Fill the middle with a small spoonful of mashed potatoes, and cover back up with the meat mixture.
• Generously brush half of the reserved glaze on top of the meatloaf cups generously.
• Bake for 25 minutes, reapplying the glaze halfway through. Once they are done cooking, brush with the remaining glaze that has Not been used on the raw meatloaves.
• Enjoy!